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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.96, 36,214.92 and 14,306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.96, 36,214.92 and 14,306.32 is: 19,742.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.96 : 36,214.92 = 14,306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.96/36,214.92 = 14,306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.96x = 36,214.92 × 14,306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.96x = 518,102,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,102,234.29/26,242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.52

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