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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.96, 36,207.33 and 14,301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.96, 36,207.33 and 14,301.05 is: 19,734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.96 : 36,207.33 = 14,301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.96/36,207.33 = 14,301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.96x = 36,207.33 × 14,301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.96x = 517,802,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,802,602.03/26,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.87

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