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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.93, 36,225.63 and 14,314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.93, 36,225.63 and 14,314.50 is: 19,753.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.93 : 36,225.63 = 14,314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.93/36,225.63 = 14,314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.93x = 36,225.63 × 14,314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.93x = 518,551,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,551,780.64/26,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.65

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