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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.56, 36,235.44 and 14,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.56, 36,235.44 and 14,320.92 is: 19,762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.56 : 36,235.44 = 14,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.56/36,235.44 = 14,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.56x = 36,235.44 × 14,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.56x = 518,924,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,924,837.40/26,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.87

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