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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.54, 36,205.37 and 14,299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.54, 36,205.37 and 14,299.62 is: 19,732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.54 : 36,205.37 = 14,299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.54/36,205.37 = 14,299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.54x = 36,205.37 × 14,299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.54x = 517,722,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,722,961.46/26,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.90

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