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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.68, 36,235.68 and 14,321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.68, 36,235.68 and 14,321.22 is: 19,763.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.68 : 36,235.68 = 14,321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.68/36,235.68 = 14,321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.68x = 36,235.68 × 14,321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.68x = 518,939,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,939,145.13/26,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.33

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