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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.76, 36,223.32 and 14,313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.76, 36,223.32 and 14,313.12 is: 19,751.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.76 : 36,223.32 = 14,313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.76/36,223.32 = 14,313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.76x = 36,223.32 × 14,313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.76x = 518,468,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,468,725.96/26,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.37

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