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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.28, 36,229.20 and 14,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.28, 36,229.20 and 14,316.34 is: 19,756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.28 : 36,229.20 = 14,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.28/36,229.20 = 14,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.28x = 36,229.20 × 14,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.28x = 518,669,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,669,545.13/26,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.37

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