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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.82, 36,253.03 and 14,334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.82, 36,253.03 and 14,334.15 is: 19,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.82 : 36,253.03 = 14,334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.82/36,253.03 = 14,334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.82x = 36,253.03 × 14,334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.82x = 519,656,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,656,369.97/26,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.74

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