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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.80, 36,202.97 and 14,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.80, 36,202.97 and 14,297.88 is: 19,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.80 : 36,202.97 = 14,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.80/36,202.97 = 14,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.80x = 36,202.97 × 14,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.80x = 517,625,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,625,720.70/26,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.50

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