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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.49, 36,221.71 and 14,311.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.49, 36,221.71 and 14,311.03 is: 19,749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.49 : 36,221.71 = 14,311.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.49/36,221.71 = 14,311.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.49x = 36,221.71 × 14,311.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.49x = 518,369,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,369,923.68/26,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.31

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