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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.05, 36,205.52 and 14,299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.05, 36,205.52 and 14,299.39 is: 19,733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.05 : 36,205.52 = 14,299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.05/36,205.52 = 14,299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.05x = 36,205.52 × 14,299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.05x = 517,716,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,716,598.11/26,236.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.02

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