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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.64, 36,238.08 and 14,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.64, 36,238.08 and 14,321.52 is: 19,764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.64 : 36,238.08 = 14,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.64/36,238.08 = 14,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.64x = 36,238.08 × 14,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.64x = 518,984,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,984,387.48/26,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.33

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