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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.38, 36,212.90 and 14,304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.38, 36,212.90 and 14,304.68 is: 19,740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.38 : 36,212.90 = 14,304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.38/36,212.90 = 14,304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.38x = 36,212.90 × 14,304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.38x = 518,013,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,013,946.37/26,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.35

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