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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.88, 36,227.45 and 14,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.88, 36,227.45 and 14,314.96 is: 19,754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.88 : 36,227.45 = 14,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.88/36,227.45 = 14,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.88x = 36,227.45 × 14,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.88x = 518,594,335.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,594,335.51/26,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.56

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