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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.93, 36,219.77 and 14,309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.93, 36,219.77 and 14,309.47 is: 19,747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.93 : 36,219.77 = 14,309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.93/36,219.77 = 14,309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.93x = 36,219.77 × 14,309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.93x = 518,285,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,285,616.36/26,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.28

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