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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.73, 36,212.22 and 14,303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.73, 36,212.22 and 14,303.82 is: 19,739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.73 : 36,212.22 = 14,303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.73/36,212.22 = 14,303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.73x = 36,212.22 × 14,303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.73x = 517,973,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,973,076.68/26,240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.28

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