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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.29, 36,229.07 and 14,316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.29, 36,229.07 and 14,316.37 is: 19,756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.29 : 36,229.07 = 14,316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.29/36,229.07 = 14,316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.29x = 36,229.07 × 14,316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.29x = 518,668,716.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,668,716.09/26,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.33

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