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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.64, 36,217.32 and 14,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.64, 36,217.32 and 14,307.72 is: 19,744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.64 : 36,217.32 = 14,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.64/36,217.32 = 14,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.64x = 36,217.32 × 14,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.64x = 518,187,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,187,273.71/26,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.50

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