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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.29, 36,203.49 and 14,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.29, 36,203.49 and 14,297.59 is: 19,730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.29 : 36,203.49 = 14,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.29/36,203.49 = 14,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.29x = 36,203.49 × 14,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.29x = 517,622,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,622,656.59/26,234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.77

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