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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.97, 36,227.10 and 14,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.97, 36,227.10 and 14,314.54 is: 19,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.97 : 36,227.10 = 14,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.97/36,227.10 = 14,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.97x = 36,227.10 × 14,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.97x = 518,574,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,574,272.03/26,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.48

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