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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.54, 36,213.67 and 14,305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.54, 36,213.67 and 14,305.62 is: 19,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.54 : 36,213.67 = 14,305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.54/36,213.67 = 14,305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.54x = 36,213.67 × 14,305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.54x = 518,059,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,059,001.83/26,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.19

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