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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.92, 36,203.52 and 14,296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.92, 36,203.52 and 14,296.56 is: 19,729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.92 : 36,203.52 = 14,296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.92/36,203.52 = 14,296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.92x = 36,203.52 × 14,296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.92x = 517,585,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,585,795.89/26,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.64

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