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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.36, 36,237.49 and 14,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.36, 36,237.49 and 14,322.44 is: 19,764.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.36 : 36,237.49 = 14,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.36/36,237.49 = 14,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.36x = 36,237.49 × 14,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.36x = 519,009,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,009,207.79/26,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.73

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