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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.04, 36,203 and 14,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.04, 36,203 and 14,297.60 is: 19,729.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.04 : 36,203 = 14,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.04/36,203 = 14,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.04x = 36,203 × 14,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.04x = 517,616,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,616,012.80/26,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.95

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