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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.72, 36,221.22 and 14,310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.72, 36,221.22 and 14,310.26 is: 19,748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.72 : 36,221.22 = 14,310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.72/36,221.22 = 14,310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.72x = 36,221.22 × 14,310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.72x = 518,334,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,334,894.61/26,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.56

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