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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.18, 36,229.47 and 14,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.18, 36,229.47 and 14,316.72 is: 19,757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.18 : 36,229.47 = 14,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.18/36,229.47 = 14,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.18x = 36,229.47 × 14,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.18x = 518,687,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,687,177.74/26,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.12

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