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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.23, 36,226.22 and 14,314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.23, 36,226.22 and 14,314.31 is: 19,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.23 : 36,226.22 = 14,314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.23/36,226.22 = 14,314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.23x = 36,226.22 × 14,314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.23x = 518,553,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,553,469.56/26,251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.49

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