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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.94, 36,226.61 and 14,314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.94, 36,226.61 and 14,314.25 is: 19,753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.94 : 36,226.61 = 14,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.94/36,226.61 = 14,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.94x = 36,226.61 × 14,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.94x = 518,556,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,556,824.87/26,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.84

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