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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.82, 36,216.36 and 14,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.82, 36,216.36 and 14,307.12 is: 19,743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.82 : 36,216.36 = 14,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.82/36,216.36 = 14,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.82x = 36,216.36 × 14,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.82x = 518,151,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,151,808.48/26,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.76

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