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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.30, 36,211.37 and 14,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.30, 36,211.37 and 14,303.64 is: 19,738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.30 : 36,211.37 = 14,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.30/36,211.37 = 14,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.30x = 36,211.37 × 14,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.30x = 517,954,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,954,400.39/26,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.89

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