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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.27, 36,220.58 and 14,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.27, 36,220.58 and 14,310.84 is: 19,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.27 : 36,220.58 = 14,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.27/36,220.58 = 14,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.27x = 36,220.58 × 14,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.27x = 518,347,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,347,123.52/26,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.61

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