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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.57, 36,204.03 and 14,298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.57, 36,204.03 and 14,298.65 is: 19,731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.57 : 36,204.03 = 14,298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.57/36,204.03 = 14,298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.57x = 36,204.03 × 14,298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.57x = 517,668,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,668,708.30/26,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.56

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