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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.22, 36,230.94 and 14,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.22, 36,230.94 and 14,317.74 is: 19,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.22 : 36,230.94 = 14,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.22/36,230.94 = 14,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.22x = 36,230.94 × 14,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.22x = 518,745,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,745,178.88/26,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.55

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