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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.48, 36,207.51 and 14,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.48, 36,207.51 and 14,300.60 is: 19,734.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.48 : 36,207.51 = 14,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.48/36,207.51 = 14,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.48x = 36,207.51 × 14,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.48x = 517,789,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,789,117.51/26,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.71

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