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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.17, 36,227.52 and 14,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.17, 36,227.52 and 14,315.24 is: 19,754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.17 : 36,227.52 = 14,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.17/36,227.52 = 14,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.17x = 36,227.52 × 14,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.17x = 518,605,733.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,605,733.97/26,252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.78

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