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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.82, 36,204.37 and 14,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.82, 36,204.37 and 14,298.90 is: 19,731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.82 : 36,204.37 = 14,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.82/36,204.37 = 14,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.82x = 36,204.37 × 14,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.82x = 517,682,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,682,666.19/26,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.90

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