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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.58, 36,215.80 and 14,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.58, 36,215.80 and 14,306.06 is: 19,742.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.58 : 36,215.80 = 14,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.58/36,215.80 = 14,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.58x = 36,215.80 × 14,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.58x = 518,105,407.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,105,407.75/26,242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.93

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