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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.18, 36,229.68 and 14,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.18, 36,229.68 and 14,316.48 is: 19,756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.18 : 36,229.68 = 14,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.18/36,229.68 = 14,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.18x = 36,229.68 × 14,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.18x = 518,681,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,681,489.13/26,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.90

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