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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.27, 36,197.30 and 14,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.27, 36,197.30 and 14,293.70 is: 19,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.27 : 36,197.30 = 14,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.27/36,197.30 = 14,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.27x = 36,197.30 × 14,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.27x = 517,393,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,393,275.54/26,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.05

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