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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.80, 36,210.99 and 14,302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.80, 36,210.99 and 14,302.98 is: 19,738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.80 : 36,210.99 = 14,302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.80/36,210.99 = 14,302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.80x = 36,210.99 × 14,302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.80x = 517,925,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,925,065.75/26,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.15

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