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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.68, 36,231.75 and 14,317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.68, 36,231.75 and 14,317.98 is: 19,758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.68 : 36,231.75 = 14,317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.68/36,231.75 = 14,317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.68x = 36,231.75 × 14,317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.68x = 518,765,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,765,471.87/26,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.97

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