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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.69, 36,234.55 and 14,319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.69, 36,234.55 and 14,319.93 is: 19,761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.69 : 36,234.55 = 14,319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.69/36,234.55 = 14,319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.69x = 36,234.55 × 14,319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.69x = 518,876,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,876,219.58/26,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.68

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