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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.20, 36,229.34 and 14,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.20, 36,229.34 and 14,317.18 is: 19,757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.20 : 36,229.34 = 14,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.20/36,229.34 = 14,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.20x = 36,229.34 × 14,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.20x = 518,701,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,701,927.28/26,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.66

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