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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.89, 36,236.41 and 14,322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.89, 36,236.41 and 14,322.46 is: 19,764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.89 : 36,236.41 = 14,322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.89/36,236.41 = 14,322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.89x = 36,236.41 × 14,322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.89x = 518,994,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,994,532.77/26,258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.53

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