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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.08, 36,197.31 and 14,293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.08, 36,197.31 and 14,293.38 is: 19,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.08 : 36,197.31 = 14,293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.08/36,197.31 = 14,293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.08x = 36,197.31 × 14,293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.08x = 517,381,906.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,381,906.81/26,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.76

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