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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.38, 36,219.51 and 14,309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.38, 36,219.51 and 14,309.81 is: 19,747.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.38 : 36,219.51 = 14,309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.38/36,219.51 = 14,309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.38x = 36,219.51 × 14,309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.38x = 518,294,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,294,306.39/26,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.27

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