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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.48, 36,224.10 and 14,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.48, 36,224.10 and 14,312.84 is: 19,751.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.48 : 36,224.10 = 14,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.48/36,224.10 = 14,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.48x = 36,224.10 × 14,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.48x = 518,469,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,469,747.44/26,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.62

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