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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.80, 36,207.09 and 14,300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.80, 36,207.09 and 14,300.87 is: 19,734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.80 : 36,207.09 = 14,300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.80/36,207.09 = 14,300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.80x = 36,207.09 × 14,300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.80x = 517,792,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,792,887.17/26,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.62

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