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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.54, 36,238.66 and 14,323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.54, 36,238.66 and 14,323.31 is: 19,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.54 : 36,238.66 = 14,323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.54/36,238.66 = 14,323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.54x = 36,238.66 × 14,323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.54x = 519,057,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,057,561.16/26,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.44

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