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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.17, 36,234.38 and 14,320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.17, 36,234.38 and 14,320.18 is: 19,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.17 : 36,234.38 = 14,320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.17/36,234.38 = 14,320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.17x = 36,234.38 × 14,320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.17x = 518,882,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,882,789.00/26,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.32

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