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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.68, 36,212.80 and 14,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.68, 36,212.80 and 14,305.25 is: 19,740.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.68 : 36,212.80 = 14,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.68/36,212.80 = 14,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.68x = 36,212.80 × 14,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.68x = 518,033,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,033,157.20/26,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.85

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