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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.97, 36,229.86 and 14,316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.97, 36,229.86 and 14,316.54 is: 19,757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.97 : 36,229.86 = 14,316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.97/36,229.86 = 14,316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.97x = 36,229.86 × 14,316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.97x = 518,686,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,686,239.88/26,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.24

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