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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.82, 36,202.99 and 14,297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.82, 36,202.99 and 14,297.90 is: 19,730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.82 : 36,202.99 = 14,297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.82/36,202.99 = 14,297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.82x = 36,202.99 × 14,297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.82x = 517,626,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,626,730.72/26,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.52

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