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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.48, 36,213.03 and 14,304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.48, 36,213.03 and 14,304.60 is: 19,740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.48 : 36,213.03 = 14,304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.48/36,213.03 = 14,304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.48x = 36,213.03 × 14,304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.48x = 518,012,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,012,908.94/26,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.23

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