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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.60, 36,215.10 and 14,306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.60, 36,215.10 and 14,306.22 is: 19,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.60 : 36,215.10 = 14,306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.60/36,215.10 = 14,306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.60x = 36,215.10 × 14,306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.60x = 518,101,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,101,187.92/26,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.01

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