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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.58, 36,202.86 and 14,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.58, 36,202.86 and 14,297.76 is: 19,730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.58 : 36,202.86 = 14,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.58/36,202.86 = 14,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.58x = 36,202.86 × 14,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.58x = 517,619,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,619,803.59/26,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.44

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