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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.81, 36,225.09 and 14,313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.81, 36,225.09 and 14,313.11 is: 19,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.81 : 36,225.09 = 14,313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.81/36,225.09 = 14,313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.81x = 36,225.09 × 14,313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.81x = 518,493,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,493,516.80/26,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.28

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