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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.54, 36,206.74 and 14,300.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.54, 36,206.74 and 14,300.62 is: 19,734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.54 : 36,206.74 = 14,300.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.54/36,206.74 = 14,300.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.54x = 36,206.74 × 14,300.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.54x = 517,778,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,778,830.18/26,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.28

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