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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.95, 36,203.17 and 14,298.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.95, 36,203.17 and 14,298.03 is: 19,730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.95 : 36,203.17 = 14,298.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.95/36,203.17 = 14,298.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.95x = 36,203.17 × 14,298.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.95x = 517,633,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,633,793.99/26,234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.69

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