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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.24, 36,309.84 and 14,374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.24, 36,309.84 and 14,374.68 is: 19,837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.24 : 36,309.84 = 14,374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.24/36,309.84 = 14,374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.24x = 36,309.84 × 14,374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.24x = 521,942,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,942,330.85/26,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.24

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