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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.79, 36,232.49 and 14,318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.79, 36,232.49 and 14,318.78 is: 19,760.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.79 : 36,232.49 = 14,318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.79/36,232.49 = 14,318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.79x = 36,232.49 × 14,318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.79x = 518,805,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,805,053.16/26,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.40

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