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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.84, 36,219.02 and 14,308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.84, 36,219.02 and 14,308.86 is: 19,746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.84 : 36,219.02 = 14,308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.84/36,219.02 = 14,308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.84x = 36,219.02 × 14,308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.84x = 518,252,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,252,814.97/26,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.85

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