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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.92, 36,234.69 and 14,321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.92, 36,234.69 and 14,321.15 is: 19,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.92 : 36,234.69 = 14,321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.92/36,234.69 = 14,321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.92x = 36,234.69 × 14,321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.92x = 518,922,616.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,922,616.07/26,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.52

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