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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.32, 36,197.86 and 14,293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.32, 36,197.86 and 14,293.66 is: 19,725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.32 : 36,197.86 = 14,293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.32/36,197.86 = 14,293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.32x = 36,197.86 × 14,293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.32x = 517,399,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,399,903.57/26,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.26

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