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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.16, 36,223.80 and 14,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.16, 36,223.80 and 14,312.49 is: 19,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.16 : 36,223.80 = 14,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.16/36,223.80 = 14,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.16x = 36,223.80 × 14,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.16x = 518,452,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,452,775.26/26,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.21

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