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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.33, 36,204.78 and 14,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.33, 36,204.78 and 14,298.66 is: 19,732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.33 : 36,204.78 = 14,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.33/36,204.78 = 14,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.33x = 36,204.78 × 14,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.33x = 517,679,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,679,839.59/26,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.16

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