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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.29, 36,222.85 and 14,311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.29, 36,222.85 and 14,311.71 is: 19,750.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.29 : 36,222.85 = 14,311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.29/36,222.85 = 14,311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.29x = 36,222.85 × 14,311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.29x = 518,410,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,410,924.57/26,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.27

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