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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.61, 36,201.31 and 14,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.61, 36,201.31 and 14,296.68 is: 19,728.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.61 : 36,201.31 = 14,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.61/36,201.31 = 14,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.61x = 36,201.31 × 14,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.61x = 517,558,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,558,508.91/26,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,728.84

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