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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.48, 36,235.50 and 14,320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.48, 36,235.50 and 14,320.76 is: 19,762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.48 : 36,235.50 = 14,320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.48/36,235.50 = 14,320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.48x = 36,235.50 × 14,320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.48x = 518,919,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,919,898.98/26,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.75

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