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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.56, 36,230.20 and 14,317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.56, 36,230.20 and 14,317.68 is: 19,757.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.56 : 36,230.20 = 14,317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.56/36,230.20 = 14,317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.56x = 36,230.20 × 14,317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.56x = 518,732,409.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,732,409.94/26,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.80

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