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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.62, 36,391.18 and 14,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.62, 36,391.18 and 14,270.84 is: 19,693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.62 : 36,391.18 = 14,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.62/36,391.18 = 14,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.62x = 36,391.18 × 14,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.62x = 519,332,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,332,707.19/26,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.61

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