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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.29, 36,221.47 and 14,310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.29, 36,221.47 and 14,310.71 is: 19,748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.29 : 36,221.47 = 14,310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.29/36,221.47 = 14,310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.29x = 36,221.47 × 14,310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.29x = 518,354,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,354,952.94/26,247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.89

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