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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.79, 36,240.39 and 14,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.79, 36,240.39 and 14,324.56 is: 19,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.79 : 36,240.39 = 14,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.79/36,240.39 = 14,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.79x = 36,240.39 × 14,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.79x = 519,127,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,127,550.38/26,260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.17

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