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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.46, 36,207.90 and 14,300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.46, 36,207.90 and 14,300.76 is: 19,735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.46 : 36,207.90 = 14,300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.46/36,207.90 = 14,300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.46x = 36,207.90 × 14,300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.46x = 517,800,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,800,488.00/26,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.16

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