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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.92, 36,212.88 and 14,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.92, 36,212.88 and 14,305 is: 19,740.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.92 : 36,212.88 = 14,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.92/36,212.88 = 14,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.92x = 36,212.88 × 14,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.92x = 518,025,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,025,248.40/26,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.37

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