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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.29, 36,203.65 and 14,298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.29, 36,203.65 and 14,298.37 is: 19,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.29 : 36,203.65 = 14,298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.29/36,203.65 = 14,298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.29x = 36,203.65 × 14,298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.29x = 517,653,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,653,056.80/26,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.17

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