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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.36, 36,236.76 and 14,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.36, 36,236.76 and 14,322.48 is: 19,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.36 : 36,236.76 = 14,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.36/36,236.76 = 14,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.36x = 36,236.76 × 14,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.36x = 519,000,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,000,270.36/26,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.39

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