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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.61, 36,208.66 and 14,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.61, 36,208.66 and 14,301.72 is: 19,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.61 : 36,208.66 = 14,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.61/36,208.66 = 14,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.61x = 36,208.66 × 14,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.61x = 517,846,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,846,116.90/26,237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,736.79

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