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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.88, 36,240.72 and 14,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.88, 36,240.72 and 14,324.52 is: 19,767.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.88 : 36,240.72 = 14,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.88/36,240.72 = 14,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.88x = 36,240.72 × 14,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.88x = 519,130,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,130,918.45/26,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.47

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