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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.34, 36,211.76 and 14,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.34, 36,211.76 and 14,303.44 is: 19,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.34 : 36,211.76 = 14,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.34/36,211.76 = 14,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.34x = 36,211.76 × 14,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.34x = 517,952,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,952,736.45/26,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.80

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