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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.18, 36,232.44 and 14,318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.18, 36,232.44 and 14,318.48 is: 19,759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.18 : 36,232.44 = 14,318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.18/36,232.44 = 14,318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.18x = 36,232.44 × 14,318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.18x = 518,793,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,793,467.49/26,255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.66

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