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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.40, 36,226.28 and 14,314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.40, 36,226.28 and 14,314.97 is: 19,754.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.40 : 36,226.28 = 14,314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.40/36,226.28 = 14,314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.40x = 36,226.28 × 14,314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.40x = 518,577,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,577,858.71/26,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.30

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