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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.29, 36,230.42 and 14,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.29, 36,230.42 and 14,317.28 is: 19,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.29 : 36,230.42 = 14,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.29/36,230.42 = 14,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.29x = 36,230.42 × 14,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.29x = 518,720,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,720,996.07/26,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.32

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