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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.62, 36,220.53 and 14,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.62, 36,220.53 and 14,310.06 is: 19,747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.62 : 36,220.53 = 14,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.62/36,220.53 = 14,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.62x = 36,220.53 × 14,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.62x = 518,317,957.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,317,957.53/26,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.99

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