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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.68, 36,226.59 and 14,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.68, 36,226.59 and 14,315.25 is: 19,754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.68 : 36,226.59 = 14,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.68/36,226.59 = 14,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.68x = 36,226.59 × 14,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.68x = 518,592,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,592,692.50/26,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.65

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