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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.61, 36,202.69 and 14,297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.61, 36,202.69 and 14,297.68 is: 19,730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.61 : 36,202.69 = 14,297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.61/36,202.69 = 14,297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.61x = 36,202.69 × 14,297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.61x = 517,614,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,614,476.76/26,234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.21

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