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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.06, 36,235.33 and 14,321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.06, 36,235.33 and 14,321.63 is: 19,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.06 : 36,235.33 = 14,321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.06/36,235.33 = 14,321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.06x = 36,235.33 × 14,321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.06x = 518,948,989.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,948,989.19/26,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.42

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