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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.29, 36,202.11 and 14,296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.29, 36,202.11 and 14,296.59 is: 19,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.29 : 36,202.11 = 14,296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.29/36,202.11 = 14,296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.29x = 36,202.11 × 14,296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.29x = 517,566,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,566,723.80/26,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.39

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