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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.98, 36,217.86 and 14,308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.98, 36,217.86 and 14,308.10 is: 19,745.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.98 : 36,217.86 = 14,308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.98/36,217.86 = 14,308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.98x = 36,217.86 × 14,308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.98x = 518,208,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,208,762.67/26,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.06

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