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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.79, 36,221.95 and 14,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.79, 36,221.95 and 14,311.16 is: 19,749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.79 : 36,221.95 = 14,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.79/36,221.95 = 14,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.79x = 36,221.95 × 14,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.79x = 518,378,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,378,121.96/26,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.40

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