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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.20, 36,212.28 and 14,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.20, 36,212.28 and 14,304.08 is: 19,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.20 : 36,212.28 = 14,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.20/36,212.28 = 14,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.20x = 36,212.28 × 14,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.20x = 517,983,350.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,983,350.10/26,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.32

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