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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.92, 36,205.35 and 14,299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.92, 36,205.35 and 14,299.26 is: 19,732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.92 : 36,205.35 = 14,299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.92/36,205.35 = 14,299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.92x = 36,205.35 × 14,299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.92x = 517,709,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,709,523.65/26,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.85

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