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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.74, 36,214.98 and 14,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.74, 36,214.98 and 14,305.82 is: 19,742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.74 : 36,214.98 = 14,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.74/36,214.98 = 14,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.74x = 36,214.98 × 14,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.74x = 518,084,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,084,985.18/26,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.03

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