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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.82, 36,231.06 and 14,317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.82, 36,231.06 and 14,317.84 is: 19,759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.82 : 36,231.06 = 14,317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.82/36,231.06 = 14,317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.82x = 36,231.06 × 14,317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.82x = 518,750,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,750,520.11/26,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.05

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