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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.39, 36,224.07 and 14,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.39, 36,224.07 and 14,312.70 is: 19,751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.39 : 36,224.07 = 14,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.39/36,224.07 = 14,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.39x = 36,224.07 × 14,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.39x = 518,464,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,464,110.85/26,249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.47

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