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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.43, 36,214.32 and 14,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.43, 36,214.32 and 14,305.76 is: 19,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.43 : 36,214.32 = 14,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.43/36,214.32 = 14,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.43x = 36,214.32 × 14,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.43x = 518,073,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,073,370.48/26,242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.82

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