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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.48, 36,234.12 and 14,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.48, 36,234.12 and 14,319.76 is: 19,761.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.48 : 36,234.12 = 14,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.48/36,234.12 = 14,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.48x = 36,234.12 × 14,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.48x = 518,863,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,863,902.21/26,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.37

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