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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.98, 36,203.22 and 14,298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.98, 36,203.22 and 14,298.06 is: 19,730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.98 : 36,203.22 = 14,298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.98/36,203.22 = 14,298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.98x = 36,203.22 × 14,298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.98x = 517,635,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,635,811.75/26,234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.75

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