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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.64, 36,223.88 and 14,312.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.64, 36,223.88 and 14,312.75 is: 19,752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.64 : 36,223.88 = 14,312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.64/36,223.88 = 14,312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.64x = 36,223.88 × 14,312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.64x = 518,463,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,463,085.79/26,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.00

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