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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.32, 36,223.62 and 14,312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.32, 36,223.62 and 14,312.74 is: 19,751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.32 : 36,223.62 = 14,312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.32/36,223.62 = 14,312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.32x = 36,223.62 × 14,312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.32x = 518,459,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,459,254.92/26,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.34

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