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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.55, 36,204.80 and 14,298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.55, 36,204.80 and 14,298.55 is: 19,732.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.55 : 36,204.80 = 14,298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.55/36,204.80 = 14,298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.55x = 36,204.80 × 14,298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.55x = 517,675,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,675,981.04/26,234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.60

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