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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.15, 36,209.06 and 14,301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.15, 36,209.06 and 14,301.47 is: 19,736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.15 : 36,209.06 = 14,301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.15/36,209.06 = 14,301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.15x = 36,209.06 × 14,301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.15x = 517,842,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,842,532.77/26,238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,736.24

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