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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.76, 36,201.08 and 14,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.76, 36,201.08 and 14,296.60 is: 19,729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.76 : 36,201.08 = 14,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.76/36,201.08 = 14,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.76x = 36,201.08 × 14,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.76x = 517,552,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,552,360.90/26,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.24

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