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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.67, 36,205.62 and 14,298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.67, 36,205.62 and 14,298.97 is: 19,732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.67 : 36,205.62 = 14,298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.67/36,205.62 = 14,298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.67x = 36,205.62 × 14,298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.67x = 517,703,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,703,074.21/26,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.79

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