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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.06, 36,220.64 and 14,310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.06, 36,220.64 and 14,310.50 is: 19,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.06 : 36,220.64 = 14,310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.06/36,220.64 = 14,310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.06x = 36,220.64 × 14,310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.06x = 518,335,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,335,216.06/26,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.32

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