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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.17, 36,221.56 and 14,311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.17, 36,221.56 and 14,311.27 is: 19,749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.17 : 36,221.56 = 14,311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.17/36,221.56 = 14,311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.17x = 36,221.56 × 14,311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.17x = 518,376,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,376,614.98/26,248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.05

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