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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.14, 36,390.89 and 14,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.14, 36,390.89 and 14,270.63 is: 19,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.14 : 36,390.89 = 14,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.14/36,390.89 = 14,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.14x = 36,390.89 × 14,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.14x = 519,320,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,320,673.25/26,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.52

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