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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.28, 36,207.39 and 14,300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.28, 36,207.39 and 14,300.58 is: 19,734.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.28 : 36,207.39 = 14,300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.28/36,207.39 = 14,300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.28x = 36,207.39 × 14,300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.28x = 517,786,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,786,730.91/26,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.77

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