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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.49, 36,205.94 and 14,299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.49, 36,205.94 and 14,299.93 is: 19,733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.49 : 36,205.94 = 14,299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.49/36,205.94 = 14,299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.49x = 36,205.94 × 14,299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.49x = 517,742,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,742,352.82/26,236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.67

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