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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.68, 36,213.28 and 14,305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.68, 36,213.28 and 14,305.01 is: 19,740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.68 : 36,213.28 = 14,305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.68/36,213.28 = 14,305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.68x = 36,213.28 × 14,305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.68x = 518,031,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,031,332.53/26,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.78

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