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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.61, 36,215.18 and 14,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.61, 36,215.18 and 14,306.15 is: 19,742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.61 : 36,215.18 = 14,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.61/36,215.18 = 14,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.61x = 36,215.18 × 14,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.61x = 518,099,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,099,544.75/26,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.69

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