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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.96, 36,217.68 and 14,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.96, 36,217.68 and 14,308.32 is: 19,745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.96 : 36,217.68 = 14,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.96/36,217.68 = 14,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.96x = 36,217.68 × 14,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.96x = 518,214,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,214,155.10/26,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.28

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