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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.54, 36,211.46 and 14,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.54, 36,211.46 and 14,303.96 is: 19,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.54 : 36,211.46 = 14,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.54/36,211.46 = 14,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.54x = 36,211.46 × 14,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.54x = 517,967,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,967,275.38/26,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.20

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