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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.38, 36,218.16 and 14,307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.38, 36,218.16 and 14,307.98 is: 19,744.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.38 : 36,218.16 = 14,307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.38/36,218.16 = 14,307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.38x = 36,218.16 × 14,307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.38x = 518,208,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,208,708.92/26,245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.76

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