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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.84, 36,224.82 and 14,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.84, 36,224.82 and 14,313.60 is: 19,752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.84 : 36,224.82 = 14,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.84/36,224.82 = 14,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.84x = 36,224.82 × 14,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.84x = 518,507,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,507,583.55/26,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.04

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