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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.78, 36,229.89 and 14,316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.78, 36,229.89 and 14,316.84 is: 19,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.78 : 36,229.89 = 14,316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.78/36,229.89 = 14,316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.78x = 36,229.89 × 14,316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.78x = 518,697,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,697,538.35/26,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.06

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