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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.94, 36,227.99 and 14,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.94, 36,227.99 and 14,315.25 is: 19,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.94 : 36,227.99 = 14,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.94/36,227.99 = 14,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.94x = 36,227.99 × 14,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.94x = 518,612,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,612,733.85/26,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.22

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