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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.46, 36,232.38 and 14,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.46, 36,232.38 and 14,318.76 is: 19,759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.46 : 36,232.38 = 14,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.46/36,232.38 = 14,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.46x = 36,232.38 × 14,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.46x = 518,802,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,802,753.45/26,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.80

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