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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.64, 36,220.29 and 14,309.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.64, 36,220.29 and 14,309.97 is: 19,747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.64 : 36,220.29 = 14,309.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.64/36,220.29 = 14,309.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.64x = 36,220.29 × 14,309.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.64x = 518,311,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,311,263.29/26,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.72

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