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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.76, 36,210.42 and 14,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.76, 36,210.42 and 14,303.20 is: 19,738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.76 : 36,210.42 = 14,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.76/36,210.42 = 14,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.76x = 36,210.42 × 14,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.76x = 517,924,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,924,879.34/26,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.17

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