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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.64, 36,228.02 and 14,315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.64, 36,228.02 and 14,315.75 is: 19,756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.64 : 36,228.02 = 14,315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.64/36,228.02 = 14,315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.64x = 36,228.02 × 14,315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.64x = 518,631,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,631,277.32/26,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.15

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