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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.01, 36,238.05 and 14,323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.01, 36,238.05 and 14,323.46 is: 19,766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.01 : 36,238.05 = 14,323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.01/36,238.05 = 14,323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.01x = 36,238.05 × 14,323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.01x = 519,054,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,054,078.46/26,259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.71

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