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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.10, 36,207.97 and 14,301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.10, 36,207.97 and 14,301.21 is: 19,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.10 : 36,207.97 = 14,301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.10/36,207.97 = 14,301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.10x = 36,207.97 × 14,301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.10x = 517,817,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,817,882.67/26,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,736.09

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