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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.84, 36,220.40 and 14,309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.84, 36,220.40 and 14,309.86 is: 19,748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.84 : 36,220.40 = 14,309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.84/36,220.40 = 14,309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.84x = 36,220.40 × 14,309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.84x = 518,308,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,308,853.14/26,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.23

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