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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.64, 36,232.16 and 14,318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.64, 36,232.16 and 14,318.75 is: 19,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.64 : 36,232.16 = 14,318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.64/36,232.16 = 14,318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.64x = 36,232.16 × 14,318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.64x = 518,799,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,799,241.00/26,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.29

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