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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.04, 36,207.43 and 14,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.04, 36,207.43 and 14,301.12 is: 19,734.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.04 : 36,207.43 = 14,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.04/36,207.43 = 14,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.04x = 36,207.43 × 14,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.04x = 517,806,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,806,801.32/26,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.97

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