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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.49, 36,202.67 and 14,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.49, 36,202.67 and 14,297.59 is: 19,730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.49 : 36,202.67 = 14,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.49/36,202.67 = 14,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.49x = 36,202.67 × 14,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.49x = 517,610,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,610,932.57/26,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.17

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