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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.96, 36,221.12 and 14,311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.96, 36,221.12 and 14,311.06 is: 19,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.96 : 36,221.12 = 14,311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.96/36,221.12 = 14,311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.96x = 36,221.12 × 14,311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.96x = 518,362,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,362,621.59/26,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.68

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