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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.88, 36,237.96 and 14,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.88, 36,237.96 and 14,323.52 is: 19,765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.88 : 36,237.96 = 14,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.88/36,237.96 = 14,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.88x = 36,237.96 × 14,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.88x = 519,055,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,055,144.82/26,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.34

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