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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.84, 36,220.50 and 14,310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.84, 36,220.50 and 14,310.14 is: 19,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.84 : 36,220.50 = 14,310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.84/36,220.50 = 14,310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.84x = 36,220.50 × 14,310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.84x = 518,320,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,320,244.77/26,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.91

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