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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.69, 36,231.79 and 14,317.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.69, 36,231.79 and 14,317.93 is: 19,758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.69 : 36,231.79 = 14,317.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.69/36,231.79 = 14,317.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.69x = 36,231.79 × 14,317.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.69x = 518,764,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,764,232.99/26,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.92

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