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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.98, 36,208.74 and 14,302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.98, 36,208.74 and 14,302.06 is: 19,736.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.98 : 36,208.74 = 14,302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.98/36,208.74 = 14,302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.98x = 36,208.74 × 14,302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.98x = 517,859,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,859,572.00/26,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,736.27

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