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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.14, 36,223.97 and 14,312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.14, 36,223.97 and 14,312.67 is: 19,751.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.14 : 36,223.97 = 14,312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.14/36,223.97 = 14,312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.14x = 36,223.97 × 14,312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.14x = 518,461,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,461,728.70/26,249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.57

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