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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.77, 36,206.79 and 14,300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.77, 36,206.79 and 14,300.13 is: 19,734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.77 : 36,206.79 = 14,300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.77/36,206.79 = 14,300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.77x = 36,206.79 × 14,300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.77x = 517,761,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,761,803.88/26,236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.21

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