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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.65, 36,209.79 and 14,302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.65, 36,209.79 and 14,302.74 is: 19,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.65 : 36,209.79 = 14,302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.65/36,209.79 = 14,302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.65x = 36,209.79 × 14,302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.65x = 517,899,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,899,211.82/26,239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.28

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