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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.06, 36,227.05 and 14,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.06, 36,227.05 and 14,315.63 is: 19,755.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.06 : 36,227.05 = 14,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.06/36,227.05 = 14,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.06x = 36,227.05 × 14,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.06x = 518,612,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,612,826.87/26,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.13

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