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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.20, 36,226.80 and 14,314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.20, 36,226.80 and 14,314.73 is: 19,754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.20 : 36,226.80 = 14,314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.20/36,226.80 = 14,314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.20x = 36,226.80 × 14,314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.20x = 518,576,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,576,951.33/26,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.41

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