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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.55, 36,227.00 and 14,314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.55, 36,227.00 and 14,314.64 is: 19,754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.55 : 36,227.00 = 14,314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.55/36,227.00 = 14,314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.55x = 36,227.00 × 14,314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.55x = 518,576,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,576,210.57/26,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.12

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