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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.74, 36,239.94 and 14,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.74, 36,239.94 and 14,324.04 is: 19,767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.74 : 36,239.94 = 14,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.74/36,239.94 = 14,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.74x = 36,239.94 × 14,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.74x = 519,102,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,102,350.16/26,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.24

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