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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.14, 36,205.87 and 14,299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.14, 36,205.87 and 14,299.47 is: 19,733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.14 : 36,205.87 = 14,299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.14/36,205.87 = 14,299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.14x = 36,205.87 × 14,299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.14x = 517,724,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,724,742.95/26,236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.27

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