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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.99, 36,225.58 and 14,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.99, 36,225.58 and 14,314.56 is: 19,753.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.99 : 36,225.58 = 14,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.99/36,225.58 = 14,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.99x = 36,225.58 × 14,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.99x = 518,553,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,553,238.44/26,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.66

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