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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.84, 36,231.52 and 14,318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.84, 36,231.52 and 14,318.12 is: 19,758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.84 : 36,231.52 = 14,318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.84/36,231.52 = 14,318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.84x = 36,231.52 × 14,318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.84x = 518,767,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,767,251.14/26,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.92

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