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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.12, 36,227.13 and 14,315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.12, 36,227.13 and 14,315.69 is: 19,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.12 : 36,227.13 = 14,315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.12/36,227.13 = 14,315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.12x = 36,227.13 × 14,315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.12x = 518,616,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,616,362.67/26,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.22

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