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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.97, 36,198.77 and 14,294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.97, 36,198.77 and 14,294.07 is: 19,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.97 : 36,198.77 = 14,294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.97/36,198.77 = 14,294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.97x = 36,198.77 × 14,294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.97x = 517,427,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,427,680.82/26,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.83

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