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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.54, 36,237.28 and 14,322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.54, 36,237.28 and 14,322.31 is: 19,765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.54 : 36,237.28 = 14,322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.54/36,237.28 = 14,322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.54x = 36,237.28 × 14,322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.54x = 519,001,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,001,417.28/26,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.05

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