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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.45, 36,228.68 and 14,315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.45, 36,228.68 and 14,315.76 is: 19,755.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.45 : 36,228.68 = 14,315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.45/36,228.68 = 14,315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.45x = 36,228.68 × 14,315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.45x = 518,641,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,641,016.42/26,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.91

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