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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.87, 36,222.42 and 14,311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.87, 36,222.42 and 14,311.41 is: 19,749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.87 : 36,222.42 = 14,311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.87/36,222.42 = 14,311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.87x = 36,222.42 × 14,311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.87x = 518,393,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,393,903.81/26,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.94

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