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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.04, 36,212.98 and 14,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.04, 36,212.98 and 14,305.12 is: 19,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.04 : 36,212.98 = 14,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.04/36,212.98 = 14,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.04x = 36,212.98 × 14,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.04x = 518,031,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,031,024.46/26,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.50

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