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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.39, 36,233.01 and 14,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.39, 36,233.01 and 14,319.96 is: 19,761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.39 : 36,233.01 = 14,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.39/36,233.01 = 14,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.39x = 36,233.01 × 14,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.39x = 518,855,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,855,253.88/26,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.10

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