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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.93, 36,204.24 and 14,298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.93, 36,204.24 and 14,298.26 is: 19,731.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.93 : 36,204.24 = 14,298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.93/36,204.24 = 14,298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.93x = 36,204.24 × 14,298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.93x = 517,657,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,657,455.60/26,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.62

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