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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.33, 36,203.40 and 14,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.33, 36,203.40 and 14,297.66 is: 19,730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.33 : 36,203.40 = 14,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.33/36,203.40 = 14,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.33x = 36,203.40 × 14,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.33x = 517,624,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,624,028.67/26,234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.79

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