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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.34, 36,219.71 and 14,309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.34, 36,219.71 and 14,309.36 is: 19,747.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.34 : 36,219.71 = 14,309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.34/36,219.71 = 14,309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.34x = 36,219.71 × 14,309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.34x = 518,280,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,280,797.94/26,245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.54

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