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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.96, 36,222.03 and 14,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.96, 36,222.03 and 14,311.26 is: 19,749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.96 : 36,222.03 = 14,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.96/36,222.03 = 14,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.96x = 36,222.03 × 14,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.96x = 518,382,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,382,889.06/26,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.45

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