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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.57, 36,217.88 and 14,307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.57, 36,217.88 and 14,307.90 is: 19,745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.57 : 36,217.88 = 14,307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.57/36,217.88 = 14,307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.57x = 36,217.88 × 14,307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.57x = 518,201,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,201,805.25/26,244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.11

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