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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.23, 36,192.47 and 14,289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.23, 36,192.47 and 14,289.77 is: 19,720.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.23 : 36,192.47 = 14,289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.23/36,192.47 = 14,289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.23x = 36,192.47 × 14,289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.23x = 517,182,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,182,029.46/26,226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.03

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