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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.93, 36,201.76 and 14,297.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.93, 36,201.76 and 14,297.01 is: 19,729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.93 : 36,201.76 = 14,297.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.93/36,201.76 = 14,297.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.93x = 36,201.76 × 14,297.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.93x = 517,576,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,576,924.74/26,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.29

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