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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.14, 36,234.05 and 14,320.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.14, 36,234.05 and 14,320.71 is: 19,762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.14 : 36,234.05 = 14,320.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.14/36,234.05 = 14,320.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.14x = 36,234.05 × 14,320.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.14x = 518,897,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,897,250.57/26,257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.14

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