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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.24, 36,202.33 and 14,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.24, 36,202.33 and 14,297.34 is: 19,729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.24 : 36,202.33 = 14,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.24/36,202.33 = 14,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.24x = 36,202.33 × 14,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.24x = 517,596,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,596,949.32/26,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.82

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