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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.92, 36,202.68 and 14,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.92, 36,202.68 and 14,297.40 is: 19,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.92 : 36,202.68 = 14,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.92/36,202.68 = 14,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.92x = 36,202.68 × 14,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.92x = 517,604,197.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,604,197.03/26,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.34

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