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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.72, 36,237.62 and 14,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.72, 36,237.62 and 14,323.24 is: 19,765.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.72 : 36,237.62 = 14,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.72/36,237.62 = 14,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.72x = 36,237.62 × 14,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.72x = 519,040,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,040,128.29/26,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.64

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