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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.48, 36,221.34 and 14,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.48, 36,221.34 and 14,310.84 is: 19,748.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.48 : 36,221.34 = 14,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.48/36,221.34 = 14,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.48x = 36,221.34 × 14,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.48x = 518,357,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,357,801.33/26,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.86

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