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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.42, 36,226.26 and 14,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.42, 36,226.26 and 14,313.72 is: 19,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.42 : 36,226.26 = 14,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.42/36,226.26 = 14,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.42x = 36,226.26 × 14,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.42x = 518,532,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,532,542.29/26,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.30

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