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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.05, 36,223.00 and 14,311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.05, 36,223.00 and 14,311.55 is: 19,750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.05 : 36,223.00 = 14,311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.05/36,223.00 = 14,311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.05x = 36,223.00 × 14,311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.05x = 518,407,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,407,330.43/26,248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.32

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