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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.81, 36,225.32 and 14,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.81, 36,225.32 and 14,314.38 is: 19,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.81 : 36,225.32 = 14,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.81/36,225.32 = 14,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.81x = 36,225.32 × 14,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.81x = 518,542,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,542,996.10/26,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.41

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