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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.42, 36,202.59 and 14,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.42, 36,202.59 and 14,297.52 is: 19,730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.42 : 36,202.59 = 14,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.42/36,202.59 = 14,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.42x = 36,202.59 × 14,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.42x = 517,607,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,607,254.58/26,234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.08

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