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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.27, 36,201.92 and 14,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.27, 36,201.92 and 14,296.60 is: 19,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.27 : 36,201.92 = 14,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.27/36,201.92 = 14,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.27x = 36,201.92 × 14,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.27x = 517,564,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,564,369.47/26,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.31

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