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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.18, 36,390.72 and 14,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.18, 36,390.72 and 14,270.66 is: 19,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.18 : 36,390.72 = 14,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.18/36,390.72 = 14,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.18x = 36,390.72 × 14,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.18x = 519,319,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,319,338.97/26,370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.43

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