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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.85, 36,226.40 and 14,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.85, 36,226.40 and 14,314.28 is: 19,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.85 : 36,226.40 = 14,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.85/36,226.40 = 14,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.85x = 36,226.40 × 14,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.85x = 518,554,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,554,832.99/26,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.83

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