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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.76, 36,217.80 and 14,309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.76, 36,217.80 and 14,309.12 is: 19,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.76 : 36,217.80 = 14,309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.76/36,217.80 = 14,309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.76x = 36,217.80 × 14,309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.76x = 518,244,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,244,846.34/26,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.85

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