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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.66, 36,202.78 and 14,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.66, 36,202.78 and 14,297.74 is: 19,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.66 : 36,202.78 = 14,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.66/36,202.78 = 14,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.66x = 36,202.78 × 14,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.66x = 517,618,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,618,008.35/26,234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.31

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