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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.92, 36,204.06 and 14,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.92, 36,204.06 and 14,298.40 is: 19,731.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.92 : 36,204.06 = 14,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.92/36,204.06 = 14,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.92x = 36,204.06 × 14,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.92x = 517,660,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,660,131.50/26,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.72

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