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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.37, 36,228.85 and 14,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.37, 36,228.85 and 14,316.94 is: 19,756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.37 : 36,228.85 = 14,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.37/36,228.85 = 14,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.37x = 36,228.85 × 14,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.37x = 518,686,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,686,271.72/26,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.94

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