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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.77, 36,217.50 and 14,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.77, 36,217.50 and 14,307.84 is: 19,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.77 : 36,217.50 = 14,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.77/36,217.50 = 14,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.77x = 36,217.50 × 14,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.77x = 518,194,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,194,195.20/26,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.67

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