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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.76, 36,203.52 and 14,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.76, 36,203.52 and 14,298.20 is: 19,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.76 : 36,203.52 = 14,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.76/36,203.52 = 14,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.76x = 36,203.52 × 14,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.76x = 517,645,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,645,169.66/26,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.27

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