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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.28, 36,192.27 and 14,289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.28, 36,192.27 and 14,289.62 is: 19,719.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.28 : 36,192.27 = 14,289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.28/36,192.27 = 14,289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.28x = 36,192.27 × 14,289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.28x = 517,173,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,173,577.48/26,226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,719.67

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