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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.88, 36,213.30 and 14,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.88, 36,213.30 and 14,305 is: 19,740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.88 : 36,213.30 = 14,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.88/36,213.30 = 14,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.88x = 36,213.30 × 14,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.88x = 518,031,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,031,256.50/26,241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.63

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