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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.21, 36,237.56 and 14,322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.21, 36,237.56 and 14,322.51 is: 19,764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.21 : 36,237.56 = 14,322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.21/36,237.56 = 14,322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.21x = 36,237.56 × 14,322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.21x = 519,012,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,012,743.86/26,259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.98

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