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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.68, 36,209.14 and 14,302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.68, 36,209.14 and 14,302.02 is: 19,736.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.68 : 36,209.14 = 14,302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.68/36,209.14 = 14,302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.68x = 36,209.14 × 14,302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.68x = 517,863,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,863,844.46/26,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,736.66

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