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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.18, 36,225.90 and 14,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.18, 36,225.90 and 14,314.75 is: 19,753.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.18 : 36,225.90 = 14,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.18/36,225.90 = 14,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.18x = 36,225.90 × 14,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.18x = 518,564,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,564,702.03/26,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.96

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