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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.33, 36,258.07 and 14,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.33, 36,258.07 and 14,337.32 is: 19,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.33 : 36,258.07 = 14,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.33/36,258.07 = 14,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.33x = 36,258.07 × 14,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.33x = 519,843,552.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,843,552.17/26,273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.98

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