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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.64, 36,235.78 and 14,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.64, 36,235.78 and 14,322.04 is: 19,763.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.64 : 36,235.78 = 14,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.64/36,235.78 = 14,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.64x = 36,235.78 × 14,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.64x = 518,970,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,970,290.59/26,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.79

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