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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.26, 36,231.09 and 14,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.26, 36,231.09 and 14,317.50 is: 19,758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.26 : 36,231.09 = 14,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.26/36,231.09 = 14,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.26x = 36,231.09 × 14,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.26x = 518,738,631.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,738,631.08/26,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.27

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