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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.58, 36,238.67 and 14,323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.58, 36,238.67 and 14,323.33 is: 19,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.58 : 36,238.67 = 14,323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.58/36,238.67 = 14,323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.58x = 36,238.67 × 14,323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.58x = 519,058,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,058,320.67/26,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.44

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