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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.12, 36,225.75 and 14,314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.12, 36,225.75 and 14,314.69 is: 19,753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.12 : 36,225.75 = 14,314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.12/36,225.75 = 14,314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.12x = 36,225.75 × 14,314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.12x = 518,560,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,560,381.27/26,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.84

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