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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.56, 36,217.78 and 14,308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.56, 36,217.78 and 14,308.64 is: 19,745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.56 : 36,217.78 = 14,308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.56/36,217.78 = 14,308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.56x = 36,217.78 × 14,308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.56x = 518,227,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,227,175.62/26,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.33

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