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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.56, 36,227.44 and 14,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.56, 36,227.44 and 14,315.68 is: 19,755.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.56 : 36,227.44 = 14,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.56/36,227.44 = 14,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.56x = 36,227.44 × 14,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.56x = 518,620,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,620,438.26/26,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.04

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