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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.05, 36,203.11 and 14,904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.05, 36,203.11 and 14,904.16 is: 20,567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.05 : 36,203.11 = 14,904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.05/36,203.11 = 14,904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.05x = 36,203.11 × 14,904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.05x = 539,577,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,577,075.10/26,234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.82

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