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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.98, 36,204.60 and 14,299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.98, 36,204.60 and 14,299.06 is: 19,732.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.98 : 36,204.60 = 14,299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.98/36,204.60 = 14,299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.98x = 36,204.60 × 14,299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.98x = 517,691,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,691,747.68/26,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.13

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