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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.02, 36,220.40 and 14,310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.02, 36,220.40 and 14,310.46 is: 19,748.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.02 : 36,220.40 = 14,310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.02/36,220.40 = 14,310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.02x = 36,220.40 × 14,310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.02x = 518,330,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,330,585.38/26,247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.17

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