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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.09, 36,223.89 and 14,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.09, 36,223.89 and 14,919.30 is: 20,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.09 : 36,223.89 = 14,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.09/36,223.89 = 14,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.09x = 36,223.89 × 14,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.09x = 540,435,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,435,082.08/26,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,587.93

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