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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.82, 36,229.68 and 14,316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.82, 36,229.68 and 14,316.84 is: 19,757.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.82 : 36,229.68 = 14,316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.82/36,229.68 = 14,316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.82x = 36,229.68 × 14,316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.82x = 518,694,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,694,531.81/26,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.67

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