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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.84, 36,237.04 and 14,322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.84, 36,237.04 and 14,322.12 is: 19,764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.84 : 36,237.04 = 14,322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.84/36,237.04 = 14,322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.84x = 36,237.04 × 14,322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.84x = 518,991,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,991,235.32/26,258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.44

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