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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.28, 36,223.04 and 14,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.28, 36,223.04 and 14,312.40 is: 19,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.28 : 36,223.04 = 14,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.28/36,223.04 = 14,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.28x = 36,223.04 × 14,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.28x = 518,438,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,438,637.70/26,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.59

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