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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.37, 36,205.71 and 14,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.37, 36,205.71 and 14,905.34 is: 20,569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.37 : 36,205.71 = 14,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.37/36,205.71 = 14,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.37x = 36,205.71 × 14,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.37x = 539,658,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,658,236.46/26,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.88

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