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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.81, 36,226.70 and 14,315.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.81, 36,226.70 and 14,315.38 is: 19,754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.81 : 36,226.70 = 14,315.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.81/36,226.70 = 14,315.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.81x = 36,226.70 × 14,315.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.81x = 518,598,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,598,976.65/26,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.79

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