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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.93, 36,210.87 and 14,303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.93, 36,210.87 and 14,303.26 is: 19,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.93 : 36,210.87 = 14,303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.93/36,210.87 = 14,303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.93x = 36,210.87 × 14,303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.93x = 517,933,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,933,488.44/26,239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.37

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