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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.10, 36,240.84 and 14,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.10, 36,240.84 and 14,324.76 is: 19,768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.10 : 36,240.84 = 14,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.10/36,240.84 = 14,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.10x = 36,240.84 × 14,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.10x = 519,141,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,141,335.20/26,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.45

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