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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.97, 36,225.72 and 14,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.97, 36,225.72 and 14,313.54 is: 19,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.97 : 36,225.72 = 14,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.97/36,225.72 = 14,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.97x = 36,225.72 × 14,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.97x = 518,518,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,518,292.25/26,249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.10

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