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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.65, 36,223.16 and 14,312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.65, 36,223.16 and 14,312.01 is: 19,750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.65 : 36,223.16 = 14,312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.65/36,223.16 = 14,312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.65x = 36,223.16 × 14,312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.65x = 518,426,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,426,156.59/26,248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.58

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