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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.73, 36,216.36 and 14,306.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.73, 36,216.36 and 14,306.82 is: 19,743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.73 : 36,216.36 = 14,306.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.73/36,216.36 = 14,306.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.73x = 36,216.36 × 14,306.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.73x = 518,140,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,140,943.58/26,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.42

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