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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.67, 36,211.90 and 14,304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.67, 36,211.90 and 14,304.01 is: 19,739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.67 : 36,211.90 = 14,304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.67/36,211.90 = 14,304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.67x = 36,211.90 × 14,304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.67x = 517,975,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,975,379.72/26,240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.41

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