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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.53, 36,225.07 and 14,314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.53, 36,225.07 and 14,314.10 is: 19,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.53 : 36,225.07 = 14,314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.53/36,225.07 = 14,314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.53x = 36,225.07 × 14,314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.53x = 518,529,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,529,274.49/26,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.10

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