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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.34, 36,215.80 and 14,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.34, 36,215.80 and 14,306.68 is: 19,743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.34 : 36,215.80 = 14,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.34/36,215.80 = 14,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.34x = 36,215.80 × 14,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.34x = 518,127,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,127,861.54/26,243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.21

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