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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.28, 36,230.58 and 14,317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.28, 36,230.58 and 14,317.34 is: 19,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.28 : 36,230.58 = 14,317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.28/36,230.58 = 14,317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.28x = 36,230.58 × 14,317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.28x = 518,725,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,725,532.26/26,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.75

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