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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.65, 36,215.61 and 14,306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.65, 36,215.61 and 14,306.73 is: 19,743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.65 : 36,215.61 = 14,306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.65/36,215.61 = 14,306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.65x = 36,215.61 × 14,306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.65x = 518,126,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,126,954.06/26,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.70

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