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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.28, 36,227.82 and 14,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.28, 36,227.82 and 14,315.34 is: 19,754.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.28 : 36,227.82 = 14,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.28/36,227.82 = 14,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.28x = 36,227.82 × 14,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.28x = 518,613,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,613,560.76/26,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.99

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