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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.81, 36,239.61 and 14,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.81, 36,239.61 and 14,324.25 is: 19,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.81 : 36,239.61 = 14,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.81/36,239.61 = 14,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.81x = 36,239.61 × 14,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.81x = 519,105,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,105,233.54/26,260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.30

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