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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.55, 36,223.38 and 14,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.55, 36,223.38 and 14,312.50 is: 19,751.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.55 : 36,223.38 = 14,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.55/36,223.38 = 14,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.55x = 36,223.38 × 14,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.55x = 518,447,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,447,035.69/26,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.46

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