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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.32, 36,218.91 and 14,308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.32, 36,218.91 and 14,308.64 is: 19,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.32 : 36,218.91 = 14,308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.32/36,218.91 = 14,308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.32x = 36,218.91 × 14,308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.32x = 518,243,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,243,344.38/26,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.12

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