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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.57, 36,240.02 and 14,323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.57, 36,240.02 and 14,323.91 is: 19,767.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.57 : 36,240.02 = 14,323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.57/36,240.02 = 14,323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.57x = 36,240.02 × 14,323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.57x = 519,098,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,098,532.06/26,260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.22

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