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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.69, 36,226.27 and 14,313.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.69, 36,226.27 and 14,313.93 is: 19,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.69 : 36,226.27 = 14,313.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.69/36,226.27 = 14,313.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.69x = 36,226.27 × 14,313.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.69x = 518,540,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,540,292.94/26,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.40

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