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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.34, 36,202.04 and 14,296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.34, 36,202.04 and 14,296.69 is: 19,729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.34 : 36,202.04 = 14,296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.34/36,202.04 = 14,296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.34x = 36,202.04 × 14,296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.34x = 517,569,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,569,090.75/26,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.44

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