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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.98, 36,228.48 and 14,315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.98, 36,228.48 and 14,315.54 is: 19,755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.98 : 36,228.48 = 14,315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.98/36,228.48 = 14,315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.98x = 36,228.48 × 14,315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.98x = 518,630,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,630,254.58/26,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.85

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