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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.34, 36,390.80 and 14,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.34, 36,390.80 and 14,270.56 is: 19,693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.34 : 36,390.80 = 14,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.34/36,390.80 = 14,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.34x = 36,390.80 × 14,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.34x = 519,317,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,317,039.55/26,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.23

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