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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.95, 36,217.91 and 14,308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.95, 36,217.91 and 14,308.25 is: 19,745.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.95 : 36,217.91 = 14,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.95/36,217.91 = 14,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.95x = 36,217.91 × 14,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.95x = 518,214,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,214,658.13/26,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.31

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