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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.76, 36,220.74 and 14,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.76, 36,220.74 and 14,310.06 is: 19,748.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.76 : 36,220.74 = 14,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.76/36,220.74 = 14,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.76x = 36,220.74 × 14,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.76x = 518,320,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,320,962.64/26,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.00

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