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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.81, 36,223.94 and 14,313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.81, 36,223.94 and 14,313.38 is: 19,752.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.81 : 36,223.94 = 14,313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.81/36,223.94 = 14,313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.81x = 36,223.94 × 14,313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.81x = 518,486,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,486,872.98/26,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.03

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