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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.87, 36,233.56 and 14,319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.87, 36,233.56 and 14,319.64 is: 19,761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.87 : 36,233.56 = 14,319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.87/36,233.56 = 14,319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.87x = 36,233.56 × 14,319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.87x = 518,851,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,851,535.12/26,255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.35

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