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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.67, 36,226.30 and 14,314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.67, 36,226.30 and 14,314.61 is: 19,754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.67 : 36,226.30 = 14,314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.67/36,226.30 = 14,314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.67x = 36,226.30 × 14,314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.67x = 518,565,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,565,356.24/26,250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.37

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