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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.44, 36,213.64 and 14,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.44, 36,213.64 and 14,305.52 is: 19,741.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.44 : 36,213.64 = 14,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.44/36,213.64 = 14,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.44x = 36,213.64 × 14,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.44x = 518,054,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,054,951.29/26,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.11

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