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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.83, 36,205.77 and 14,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.83, 36,205.77 and 14,299.92 is: 19,733.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.83 : 36,205.77 = 14,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.83/36,205.77 = 14,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.83x = 36,205.77 × 14,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.83x = 517,739,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,739,668.16/26,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.31

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