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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.76, 36,220.56 and 14,311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.76, 36,220.56 and 14,311.12 is: 19,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.76 : 36,220.56 = 14,311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.76/36,220.56 = 14,311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.76x = 36,220.56 × 14,311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.76x = 518,356,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,356,780.63/26,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.61

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