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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.38, 36,215.67 and 14,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.38, 36,215.67 and 14,306.68 is: 19,743.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.38 : 36,215.67 = 14,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.38/36,215.67 = 14,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.38x = 36,215.67 × 14,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.38x = 518,126,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,126,001.68/26,243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.11

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