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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.61, 36,205.90 and 14,299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.61, 36,205.90 and 14,299.72 is: 19,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.61 : 36,205.90 = 14,299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.61/36,205.90 = 14,299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.61x = 36,205.90 × 14,299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.61x = 517,734,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,734,106.08/26,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.02

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