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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.55, 36,204.83 and 14,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.55, 36,204.83 and 14,298.88 is: 19,732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.55 : 36,204.83 = 14,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.55/36,204.83 = 14,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.55x = 36,204.83 × 14,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.55x = 517,688,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,688,546.97/26,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.33

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