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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.95, 36,192.22 and 14,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.95, 36,192.22 and 14,289.28 is: 19,719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.95 : 36,192.22 = 14,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.95/36,192.22 = 14,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.95x = 36,192.22 × 14,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.95x = 517,160,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,160,765.40/26,225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,719.43

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