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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.68, 36,214.18 and 14,306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.68, 36,214.18 and 14,306.25 is: 19,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.68 : 36,214.18 = 14,306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.68/36,214.18 = 14,306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.68x = 36,214.18 × 14,306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.68x = 518,089,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,089,112.63/26,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.23

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