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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.02, 36,196.96 and 14,293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.02, 36,196.96 and 14,293.45 is: 19,724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.02 : 36,196.96 = 14,293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.02/36,196.96 = 14,293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.02x = 36,196.96 × 14,293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.02x = 517,379,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,379,437.91/26,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.71

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