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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.12, 36,266.58 and 14,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.12, 36,266.58 and 14,343.24 is: 19,793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.12 : 36,266.58 = 14,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.12/36,266.58 = 14,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.12x = 36,266.58 × 14,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.12x = 520,180,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,180,260.92/26,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.68

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