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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.87, 36,224.52 and 14,313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.87, 36,224.52 and 14,313.31 is: 19,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.87 : 36,224.52 = 14,313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.87/36,224.52 = 14,313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.87x = 36,224.52 × 14,313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.87x = 518,492,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,492,640.12/26,249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.20

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