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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.94, 36,203 and 14,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.94, 36,203 and 14,297.88 is: 19,730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.94 : 36,203 = 14,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.94/36,203 = 14,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.94x = 36,203 × 14,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.94x = 517,626,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,626,149.64/26,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.41

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