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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.67, 36,207.76 and 14,301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.67, 36,207.76 and 14,301.01 is: 19,735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.67 : 36,207.76 = 14,301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.67/36,207.76 = 14,301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.67x = 36,207.76 × 14,301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.67x = 517,807,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,807,537.84/26,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.27

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