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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.64, 36,206.98 and 14,299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.64, 36,206.98 and 14,299.97 is: 19,734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.64 : 36,206.98 = 14,299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.64/36,206.98 = 14,299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.64x = 36,206.98 × 14,299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.64x = 517,758,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,758,511.01/26,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.18

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