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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.67, 36,232.31 and 14,318.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.67, 36,232.31 and 14,318.67 is: 19,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.67 : 36,232.31 = 14,318.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.67/36,232.31 = 14,318.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.67x = 36,232.31 × 14,318.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.67x = 518,798,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,798,661.90/26,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.25

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