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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.86, 36,234.69 and 14,320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.86, 36,234.69 and 14,320.98 is: 19,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.86 : 36,234.69 = 14,320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.86/36,234.69 = 14,320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.86x = 36,234.69 × 14,320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.86x = 518,916,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,916,270.80/26,257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.32

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