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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.98, 36,206.82 and 14,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.98, 36,206.82 and 14,300.10 is: 19,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.98 : 36,206.82 = 14,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.98/36,206.82 = 14,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.98x = 36,206.82 × 14,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.98x = 517,761,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,761,146.68/26,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.02

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