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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.87, 36,226.61 and 14,314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.87, 36,226.61 and 14,314.42 is: 19,754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.87 : 36,226.61 = 14,314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.87/36,226.61 = 14,314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.87x = 36,226.61 × 14,314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.87x = 518,562,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,562,910.72/26,250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.12

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