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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.68, 36,221.06 and 14,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.68, 36,221.06 and 14,311.24 is: 19,749.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.68 : 36,221.06 = 14,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.68/36,221.06 = 14,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.68x = 36,221.06 × 14,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.68x = 518,368,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,368,282.71/26,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.11

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