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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.69, 36,208.28 and 14,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.69, 36,208.28 and 14,301.74 is: 19,735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.69 : 36,208.28 = 14,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.69/36,208.28 = 14,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.69x = 36,208.28 × 14,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.69x = 517,841,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,841,532.68/26,238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.80

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