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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.82, 36,225.69 and 14,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.82, 36,225.69 and 14,314.24 is: 19,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.82 : 36,225.69 = 14,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.82/36,225.69 = 14,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.82x = 36,225.69 × 14,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.82x = 518,543,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,543,220.83/26,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.41

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