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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.97, 36,253.64 and 14,334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.97, 36,253.64 and 14,334.05 is: 19,780.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.97 : 36,253.64 = 14,334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.97/36,253.64 = 14,334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.97x = 36,253.64 × 14,334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.97x = 519,661,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,661,488.44/26,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.83

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