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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.38, 36,202.39 and 14,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.38, 36,202.39 and 14,297.46 is: 19,729.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.38 : 36,202.39 = 14,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.38/36,202.39 = 14,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.38x = 36,202.39 × 14,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.38x = 517,602,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,602,313.44/26,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.92

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