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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.06, 36,233.91 and 14,319.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.06, 36,233.91 and 14,319.45 is: 19,761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.06 : 36,233.91 = 14,319.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.06/36,233.91 = 14,319.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.06x = 36,233.91 × 14,319.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.06x = 518,849,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,849,662.55/26,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.14

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