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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.13, 36,219.41 and 14,309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.13, 36,219.41 and 14,309.15 is: 19,747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.13 : 36,219.41 = 14,309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.13/36,219.41 = 14,309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.13x = 36,219.41 × 14,309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.13x = 518,268,717.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,268,717.96/26,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.24

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