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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.74, 36,225.23 and 14,314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.74, 36,225.23 and 14,314.31 is: 19,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.74 : 36,225.23 = 14,314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.74/36,225.23 = 14,314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.74x = 36,225.23 × 14,314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.74x = 518,539,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,539,298.39/26,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.32

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