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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.67, 36,206.38 and 14,300.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.67, 36,206.38 and 14,300.01 is: 19,733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.67 : 36,206.38 = 14,300.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.67/36,206.38 = 14,300.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.67x = 36,206.38 × 14,300.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.67x = 517,751,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,751,560.31/26,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.89

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