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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.30, 36,226.65 and 14,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.30, 36,226.65 and 14,314.38 is: 19,753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.30 : 36,226.65 = 14,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.30/36,226.65 = 14,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.30x = 36,226.65 × 14,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.30x = 518,562,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,562,034.23/26,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.77

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