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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.28, 36,240.08 and 14,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.28, 36,240.08 and 14,324.28 is: 19,767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.28 : 36,240.08 = 14,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.28/36,240.08 = 14,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.28x = 36,240.08 × 14,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.28x = 519,113,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,113,053.14/26,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.99

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