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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.66, 36,235.08 and 14,320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.66, 36,235.08 and 14,320.68 is: 19,763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.66 : 36,235.08 = 14,320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.66/36,235.08 = 14,320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.66x = 36,235.08 × 14,320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.66x = 518,910,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,910,985.45/26,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.02

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