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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.20, 36,228.18 and 14,315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.20, 36,228.18 and 14,315.73 is: 19,755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.20 : 36,228.18 = 14,315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.20/36,228.18 = 14,315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.20x = 36,228.18 × 14,315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.20x = 518,632,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,632,843.27/26,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.79

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