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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.08, 36,233.69 and 14,319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.08, 36,233.69 and 14,319.30 is: 19,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.08 : 36,233.69 = 14,319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.08/36,233.69 = 14,319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.08x = 36,233.69 × 14,319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.08x = 518,841,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,841,005.62/26,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.80

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