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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.01, 36,239.43 and 14,324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.01, 36,239.43 and 14,324.46 is: 19,768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.01 : 36,239.43 = 14,324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.01/36,239.43 = 14,324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.01x = 36,239.43 × 14,324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.01x = 519,110,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,110,265.46/26,260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.09

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