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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.62, 36,211.10 and 14,302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.62, 36,211.10 and 14,302.97 is: 19,738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.62 : 36,211.10 = 14,302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.62/36,211.10 = 14,302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.62x = 36,211.10 × 14,302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.62x = 517,926,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,926,024.40/26,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.32

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