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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.94, 36,210.17 and 14,302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.94, 36,210.17 and 14,302.94 is: 19,738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.94 : 36,210.17 = 14,302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.94/36,210.17 = 14,302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.94x = 36,210.17 × 14,302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.94x = 517,911,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,911,743.61/26,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.29

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