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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.91, 36,214.56 and 14,305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.91, 36,214.56 and 14,305.97 is: 19,742.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.91 : 36,214.56 = 14,305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.91/36,214.56 = 14,305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.91x = 36,214.56 × 14,305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.91x = 518,084,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,084,499.46/26,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.64

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