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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.29, 36,234.56 and 14,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.29, 36,234.56 and 14,320.28 is: 19,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.29 : 36,234.56 = 14,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.29/36,234.56 = 14,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.29x = 36,234.56 × 14,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.29x = 518,889,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,889,044.88/26,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.47

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