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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.23, 36,216.83 and 14,307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.23, 36,216.83 and 14,307.35 is: 19,744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.23 : 36,216.83 = 14,307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.23/36,216.83 = 14,307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.23x = 36,216.83 × 14,307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.23x = 518,166,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,166,791.16/26,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.03

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