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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.94, 36,237.34 and 14,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.94, 36,237.34 and 14,322.28 is: 19,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.94 : 36,237.34 = 14,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.94/36,237.34 = 14,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.94x = 36,237.34 × 14,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.94x = 519,001,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,001,329.94/26,258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.75

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