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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.18, 36,233.53 and 14,319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.18, 36,233.53 and 14,319.48 is: 19,760.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.18 : 36,233.53 = 14,319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.18/36,233.53 = 14,319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.18x = 36,233.53 × 14,319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.18x = 518,845,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,845,408.24/26,256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.88

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