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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.98, 36,238.93 and 14,323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.98, 36,238.93 and 14,323.55 is: 19,766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.98 : 36,238.93 = 14,323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.98/36,238.93 = 14,323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.98x = 36,238.93 × 14,323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.98x = 519,069,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,069,908.80/26,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.58

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