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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.14, 36,221.21 and 14,310.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.14, 36,221.21 and 14,310.67 is: 19,748.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.14 : 36,221.21 = 14,310.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.14/36,221.21 = 14,310.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.14x = 36,221.21 × 14,310.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.14x = 518,349,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,349,711.76/26,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.81

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