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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.82, 36,219.60 and 14,309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.82, 36,219.60 and 14,309.15 is: 19,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.82 : 36,219.60 = 14,309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.82/36,219.60 = 14,309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.82x = 36,219.60 × 14,309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.82x = 518,271,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,271,508.24/26,245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.82

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