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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.72, 36,210.84 and 14,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.72, 36,210.84 and 14,302.82 is: 19,737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.72 : 36,210.84 = 14,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.72/36,210.84 = 14,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.72x = 36,210.84 × 14,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.72x = 517,917,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,917,126.57/26,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.91

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