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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.56, 36,214.52 and 14,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.56, 36,214.52 and 14,305.92 is: 19,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.56 : 36,214.52 = 14,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.56/36,214.52 = 14,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.56x = 36,214.52 × 14,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.56x = 518,082,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,082,025.96/26,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.05

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