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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.38, 36,211.74 and 14,303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.38, 36,211.74 and 14,303.72 is: 19,739.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.38 : 36,211.74 = 14,303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.38/36,211.74 = 14,303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.38x = 36,211.74 × 14,303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.38x = 517,962,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,962,589.67/26,240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.14

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