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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.82, 36,226.44 and 14,314.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.82, 36,226.44 and 14,314.05 is: 19,753.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.82 : 36,226.44 = 14,314.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.82/36,226.44 = 14,314.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.82x = 36,226.44 × 14,314.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.82x = 518,547,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,547,073.48/26,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.56

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