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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.75, 36,211.63 and 14,303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.75, 36,211.63 and 14,303.86 is: 19,739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.75 : 36,211.63 = 14,303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.75/36,211.63 = 14,303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.75x = 36,211.63 × 14,303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.75x = 517,966,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,966,085.89/26,239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.75

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