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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.50, 36,205.40 and 14,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.50, 36,205.40 and 14,298.84 is: 19,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.50 : 36,205.40 = 14,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.50/36,205.40 = 14,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.50x = 36,205.40 × 14,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.50x = 517,695,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,695,257.48/26,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.63

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