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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.02, 36,213.50 and 14,305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.02, 36,213.50 and 14,305.46 is: 19,741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.02 : 36,213.50 = 14,305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.02/36,213.50 = 14,305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.02x = 36,213.50 × 14,305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.02x = 518,050,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,050,775.71/26,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.27

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