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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.42, 36,202.55 and 14,297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.42, 36,202.55 and 14,297.49 is: 19,730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.42 : 36,202.55 = 14,297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.42/36,202.55 = 14,297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.42x = 36,202.55 × 14,297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.42x = 517,605,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,605,525.11/26,234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.02

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