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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.53, 36,223.69 and 14,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.53, 36,223.69 and 14,313.10 is: 19,751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.53 : 36,223.69 = 14,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.53/36,223.69 = 14,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.53x = 36,223.69 × 14,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.53x = 518,473,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,473,297.34/26,249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.72

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