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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.27, 36,215.43 and 14,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.27, 36,215.43 and 14,306.34 is: 19,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.27 : 36,215.43 = 14,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.27/36,215.43 = 14,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.27x = 36,215.43 × 14,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.27x = 518,110,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,110,336.99/26,243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.60

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