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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.63, 36,214.33 and 14,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.63, 36,214.33 and 14,306.06 is: 19,742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.63 : 36,214.33 = 14,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.63/36,214.33 = 14,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.63x = 36,214.33 × 14,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.63x = 518,084,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,084,184.68/26,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.08

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