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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.88, 36,201.70 and 14,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.88, 36,201.70 and 14,296.96 is: 19,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.88 : 36,201.70 = 14,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.88/36,201.70 = 14,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.88x = 36,201.70 × 14,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.88x = 517,574,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,574,365.21/26,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.23

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