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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.05, 36,204.14 and 14,298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.05, 36,204.14 and 14,298.38 is: 19,731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.05 : 36,204.14 = 14,298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.05/36,204.14 = 14,298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.05x = 36,204.14 × 14,298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.05x = 517,660,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,660,606.06/26,235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.64

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