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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.11, 36,203.37 and 14,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.11, 36,203.37 and 14,298.18 is: 19,730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.11 : 36,203.37 = 14,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.11/36,203.37 = 14,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.11x = 36,203.37 × 14,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.11x = 517,642,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,642,300.87/26,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.90

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