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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.29, 36,227.66 and 14,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.29, 36,227.66 and 14,315.28 is: 19,755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.29 : 36,227.66 = 14,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.29/36,227.66 = 14,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.29x = 36,227.66 × 14,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.29x = 518,609,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,609,093.00/26,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.57

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