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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.95, 36,226.24 and 14,314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.95, 36,226.24 and 14,314.93 is: 19,754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.95 : 36,226.24 = 14,314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.95/36,226.24 = 14,314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.95x = 36,226.24 × 14,314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.95x = 518,575,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,575,963.41/26,250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.56

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