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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.68, 36,210.04 and 14,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.68, 36,210.04 and 14,303.25 is: 19,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.68 : 36,210.04 = 14,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.68/36,210.04 = 14,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.68x = 36,210.04 × 14,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.68x = 517,921,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,921,218.87/26,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.09

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