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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.56, 36,222.48 and 14,311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.56, 36,222.48 and 14,311.98 is: 19,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.56 : 36,222.48 = 14,311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.56/36,222.48 = 14,311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.56x = 36,222.48 × 14,311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.56x = 518,415,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,415,409.31/26,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.24

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