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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.92, 36,235.42 and 14,320.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.92, 36,235.42 and 14,320.91 is: 19,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.92 : 36,235.42 = 14,320.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.92/36,235.42 = 14,320.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.92x = 36,235.42 × 14,320.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.92x = 518,924,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,924,243.42/26,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.34

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