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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.84, 36,226.02 and 14,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.84, 36,226.02 and 14,314.14 is: 19,753.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.84 : 36,226.02 = 14,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.84/36,226.02 = 14,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.84x = 36,226.02 × 14,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.84x = 518,544,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,544,321.92/26,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.44

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