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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.39, 36,203.77 and 14,298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.39, 36,203.77 and 14,298.47 is: 19,731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.39 : 36,203.77 = 14,298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.39/36,203.77 = 14,298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.39x = 36,203.77 × 14,298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.39x = 517,658,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,658,338.21/26,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.30

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