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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.63, 36,220.52 and 14,310.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.63, 36,220.52 and 14,310.17 is: 19,748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.63 : 36,220.52 = 14,310.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.63/36,220.52 = 14,310.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.63x = 36,220.52 × 14,310.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.63x = 518,321,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,321,708.69/26,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.12

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