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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.90, 36,217.98 and 14,308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.90, 36,217.98 and 14,308.26 is: 19,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.90 : 36,217.98 = 14,308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.90/36,217.98 = 14,308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.90x = 36,217.98 × 14,308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.90x = 518,216,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,216,274.51/26,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.41

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