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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.95, 36,227.62 and 14,315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.95, 36,227.62 and 14,315.93 is: 19,755.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.95 : 36,227.62 = 14,315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.95/36,227.62 = 14,315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.95x = 36,227.62 × 14,315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.95x = 518,632,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,632,071.99/26,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.94

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