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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.05, 36,206.89 and 14,300.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.05, 36,206.89 and 14,300.39 is: 19,734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.05 : 36,206.89 = 14,300.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.05/36,206.89 = 14,300.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.05x = 36,206.89 × 14,300.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.05x = 517,772,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,772,647.69/26,237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.41

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