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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.77, 36,197.98 and 14,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.77, 36,197.98 and 14,294.20 is: 19,725.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.77 : 36,197.98 = 14,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.77/36,197.98 = 14,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.77x = 36,197.98 × 14,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.77x = 517,421,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,421,165.72/26,230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.73

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