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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.73, 36,206.78 and 14,300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.73, 36,206.78 and 14,300.30 is: 19,734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.73 : 36,206.78 = 14,300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.73/36,206.78 = 14,300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.73x = 36,206.78 × 14,300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.73x = 517,767,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,767,563.50/26,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.46

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