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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.02, 36,218.60 and 14,308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.02, 36,218.60 and 14,308.86 is: 19,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.02 : 36,218.60 = 14,308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.02/36,218.60 = 14,308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.02x = 36,218.60 × 14,308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.02x = 518,246,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,246,912.57/26,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.49

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