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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.40, 36,239.40 and 14,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.40, 36,239.40 and 14,324.64 is: 19,767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.40 : 36,239.40 = 14,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.40/36,239.40 = 14,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.40x = 36,239.40 × 14,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.40x = 519,116,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,116,358.82/26,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.28

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