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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.96, 36,233.46 and 14,319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.96, 36,233.46 and 14,319.99 is: 19,760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.96 : 36,233.46 = 14,319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.96/36,233.46 = 14,319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.96x = 36,233.46 × 14,319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.96x = 518,862,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,862,784.87/26,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.96

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