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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.34, 36,228.09 and 14,315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.34, 36,228.09 and 14,315.64 is: 19,755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.34 : 36,228.09 = 14,315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.34/36,228.09 = 14,315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.34x = 36,228.09 × 14,315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.34x = 518,628,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,628,294.33/26,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.51

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