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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.80, 36,237.70 and 14,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.80, 36,237.70 and 14,322.24 is: 19,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.80 : 36,237.70 = 14,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.80/36,237.70 = 14,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.80x = 36,237.70 × 14,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.80x = 519,005,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,005,036.45/26,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.99

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