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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.25, 36,227.30 and 14,315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.25, 36,227.30 and 14,315.82 is: 19,755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.25 : 36,227.30 = 14,315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.25/36,227.30 = 14,315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.25x = 36,227.30 × 14,315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.25x = 518,623,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,623,434.31/26,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.39

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