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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.24, 36,240.50 and 14,324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.24, 36,240.50 and 14,324.63 is: 19,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.24 : 36,240.50 = 14,324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.24/36,240.50 = 14,324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.24x = 36,240.50 × 14,324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.24x = 519,131,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,131,500.69/26,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.98

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