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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.55, 36,210.87 and 14,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.55, 36,210.87 and 14,303.63 is: 19,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.55 : 36,210.87 = 14,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.55/36,210.87 = 14,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.55x = 36,210.87 × 14,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.55x = 517,946,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,946,705.40/26,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.41

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