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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.93, 36,227.01 and 14,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.93, 36,227.01 and 14,315.50 is: 19,755.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.93 : 36,227.01 = 14,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.93/36,227.01 = 14,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.93x = 36,227.01 × 14,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.93x = 518,607,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,607,761.66/26,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.03

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