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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.82, 36,217.74 and 14,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.82, 36,217.74 and 14,308.12 is: 19,745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.82 : 36,217.74 = 14,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.82/36,217.74 = 14,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.82x = 36,217.74 × 14,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.82x = 518,207,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,207,770.05/26,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.14

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