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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.25, 36,375.87 and 14,259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.25, 36,375.87 and 14,259.69 is: 19,678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.25 : 36,375.87 = 14,259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.25/36,375.87 = 14,259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.25x = 36,375.87 × 14,259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.25x = 518,708,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,708,629.68/26,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,678.43

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