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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.95, 36,230.75 and 14,317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.95, 36,230.75 and 14,317.26 is: 19,757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.95 : 36,230.75 = 14,317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.95/36,230.75 = 14,317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.95x = 36,230.75 × 14,317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.95x = 518,724,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,724,996.16/26,253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.98

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