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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.43, 36,219.96 and 14,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.43, 36,219.96 and 14,310 is: 19,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.43 : 36,219.96 = 14,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.43/36,219.96 = 14,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.43x = 36,219.96 × 14,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.43x = 518,307,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,307,627.60/26,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.74

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