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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.14, 36,214.55 and 14,305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.14, 36,214.55 and 14,305.50 is: 19,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.14 : 36,214.55 = 14,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.14/36,214.55 = 14,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.14x = 36,214.55 × 14,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.14x = 518,067,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,067,173.50/26,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.80

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