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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.25, 36,239.91 and 14,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.25, 36,239.91 and 14,324.68 is: 19,767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.25 : 36,239.91 = 14,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.25/36,239.91 = 14,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.25x = 36,239.91 × 14,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.25x = 519,125,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,125,105.56/26,261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.73

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