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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.16, 36,213.38 and 14,305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.16, 36,213.38 and 14,305.09 is: 19,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.16 : 36,213.38 = 14,305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.16/36,213.38 = 14,305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.16x = 36,213.38 × 14,305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.16x = 518,035,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,035,660.10/26,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.34

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