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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.69, 36,228.87 and 14,316.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.69, 36,228.87 and 14,316.21 is: 19,756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.69 : 36,228.87 = 14,316.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.69/36,228.87 = 14,316.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.69x = 36,228.87 × 14,316.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.69x = 518,660,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,660,110.98/26,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.46

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