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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.53, 36,222.31 and 14,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.53, 36,222.31 and 14,312.10 is: 19,750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.53 : 36,222.31 = 14,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.53/36,222.31 = 14,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.53x = 36,222.31 × 14,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.53x = 518,417,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,417,322.95/26,248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.34

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