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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.56, 36,211.76 and 14,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.56, 36,211.76 and 14,303.92 is: 19,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.56 : 36,211.76 = 14,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.56/36,211.76 = 14,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.56x = 36,211.76 × 14,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.56x = 517,970,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,970,118.10/26,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.29

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