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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.32, 36,221.61 and 14,310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.32, 36,221.61 and 14,310.55 is: 19,748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.32 : 36,221.61 = 14,310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.32/36,221.61 = 14,310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.32x = 36,221.61 × 14,310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.32x = 518,351,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,351,160.99/26,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.73

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