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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.47, 36,234.68 and 14,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.47, 36,234.68 and 14,320.04 is: 19,762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.47 : 36,234.68 = 14,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.47/36,234.68 = 14,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.47x = 36,234.68 × 14,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.47x = 518,881,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,881,814.21/26,256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.06

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