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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.68, 36,222.44 and 14,312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.68, 36,222.44 and 14,312.24 is: 19,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.68 : 36,222.44 = 14,312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.68/36,222.44 = 14,312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.68x = 36,222.44 × 14,312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.68x = 518,424,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,424,254.67/26,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.49

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