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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.79, 36,236.63 and 14,321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.79, 36,236.63 and 14,321.78 is: 19,764.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.79 : 36,236.63 = 14,321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.79/36,236.63 = 14,321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.79x = 36,236.63 × 14,321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.79x = 518,973,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,973,042.80/26,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.54

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