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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.42, 36,234.73 and 14,320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.42, 36,234.73 and 14,320.43 is: 19,762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.42 : 36,234.73 = 14,320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.42/36,234.73 = 14,320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.42x = 36,234.73 × 14,320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.42x = 518,896,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,896,914.53/26,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.67

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