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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.46, 36,213.68 and 14,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.46, 36,213.68 and 14,305.30 is: 19,741.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.46 : 36,213.68 = 14,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.46/36,213.68 = 14,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.46x = 36,213.68 × 14,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.46x = 518,047,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,047,501.73/26,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.57

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