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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.93, 36,209.49 and 14,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.93, 36,209.49 and 14,302.26 is: 19,736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.93 : 36,209.49 = 14,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.93/36,209.49 = 14,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.93x = 36,209.49 × 14,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.93x = 517,877,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,877,540.45/26,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,736.99

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