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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.91, 36,211.91 and 14,304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.91, 36,211.91 and 14,304.14 is: 19,739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.91 : 36,211.91 = 14,304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.91/36,211.91 = 14,304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.91x = 36,211.91 × 14,304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.91x = 517,980,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,980,230.31/26,240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.42

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