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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.39, 36,191.96 and 14,289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.39, 36,191.96 and 14,289.83 is: 19,719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.39 : 36,191.96 = 14,289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.39/36,191.96 = 14,289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.39x = 36,191.96 × 14,289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.39x = 517,176,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,176,810.53/26,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,719.71

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