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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.23, 36,218.20 and 14,308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.23, 36,218.20 and 14,308.35 is: 19,745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.23 : 36,218.20 = 14,308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.23/36,218.20 = 14,308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.23x = 36,218.20 × 14,308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.23x = 518,222,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,222,681.97/26,245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.40

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