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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.81, 36,228.08 and 14,316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.81, 36,228.08 and 14,316.38 is: 19,756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.81 : 36,228.08 = 14,316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.81/36,228.08 = 14,316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.81x = 36,228.08 × 14,316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.81x = 518,654,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,654,814.60/26,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.17

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