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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.33, 36,238.31 and 14,322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.33, 36,238.31 and 14,322.67 is: 19,765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.33 : 36,238.31 = 14,322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.33/36,238.31 = 14,322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.33x = 36,238.31 × 14,322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.33x = 519,029,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,029,355.49/26,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.52

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