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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.66, 36,209.93 and 14,302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.66, 36,209.93 and 14,302.59 is: 19,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.66 : 36,209.93 = 14,302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.66/36,209.93 = 14,302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.66x = 36,209.93 × 14,302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.66x = 517,895,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,895,711.21/26,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.89

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