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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.69, 36,227.65 and 14,314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.69, 36,227.65 and 14,314.93 is: 19,754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.69 : 36,227.65 = 14,314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.69/36,227.65 = 14,314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.69x = 36,227.65 × 14,314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.69x = 518,596,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,596,273.81/26,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.78

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