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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.65, 36,227.30 and 14,315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.65, 36,227.30 and 14,315.01 is: 19,754.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.65 : 36,227.30 = 14,315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.65/36,227.30 = 14,315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.65x = 36,227.30 × 14,315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.65x = 518,594,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,594,161.77/26,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.73

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