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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.48, 36,222.72 and 14,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.48, 36,222.72 and 14,311.84 is: 19,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.48 : 36,222.72 = 14,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.48/36,222.72 = 14,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.48x = 36,222.72 × 14,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.48x = 518,413,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,413,773.00/26,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.24

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