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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.54, 36,228.51 and 14,315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.54, 36,228.51 and 14,315.97 is: 19,756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.54 : 36,228.51 = 14,315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.54/36,228.51 = 14,315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.54x = 36,228.51 × 14,315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.54x = 518,646,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,646,082.42/26,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.03

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