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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.14, 36,235.42 and 14,321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.14, 36,235.42 and 14,321.71 is: 19,763.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.14 : 36,235.42 = 14,321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.14/36,235.42 = 14,321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.14x = 36,235.42 × 14,321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.14x = 518,953,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,953,176.97/26,258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.52

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