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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.56, 36,220.84 and 14,311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.56, 36,220.84 and 14,311.13 is: 19,748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.56 : 36,220.84 = 14,311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.56/36,220.84 = 14,311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.56x = 36,220.84 × 14,311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.56x = 518,360,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,360,933.07/26,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.92

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