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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.64, 36,226.64 and 14,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.64, 36,226.64 and 14,314.75 is: 19,754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.64 : 36,226.64 = 14,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.64/36,226.64 = 14,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.64x = 36,226.64 × 14,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.64x = 518,575,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,575,294.94/26,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.77

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