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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.53, 36,220.93 and 14,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.53, 36,220.93 and 14,311.10 is: 19,748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.53 : 36,220.93 = 14,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.53/36,220.93 = 14,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.53x = 36,220.93 × 14,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.53x = 518,361,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,361,170.22/26,247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.95

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