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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.40, 36,235.53 and 14,321.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.40, 36,235.53 and 14,321.43 is: 19,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.40 : 36,235.53 = 14,321.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.40/36,235.53 = 14,321.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.40x = 36,235.53 × 14,321.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.40x = 518,944,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,944,606.41/26,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.99

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