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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.29, 36,220.25 and 14,309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.29, 36,220.25 and 14,309.62 is: 19,747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.29 : 36,220.25 = 14,309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.29/36,220.25 = 14,309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.29x = 36,220.25 × 14,309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.29x = 518,298,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,298,013.81/26,246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.48

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