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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.67, 36,214.66 and 14,306.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.67, 36,214.66 and 14,306.01 is: 19,742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.67 : 36,214.66 = 14,306.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.67/36,214.66 = 14,306.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.67x = 36,214.66 × 14,306.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.67x = 518,087,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,087,288.11/26,242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.17

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