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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.67, 36,224.92 and 14,313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.67, 36,224.92 and 14,313.61 is: 19,752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.67 : 36,224.92 = 14,313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.67/36,224.92 = 14,313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.67x = 36,224.92 × 14,313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.67x = 518,509,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,509,440.33/26,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.99

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