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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.64, 36,192.31 and 14,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.64, 36,192.31 and 14,290.08 is: 19,720.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.64 : 36,192.31 = 14,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.64/36,192.31 = 14,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.64x = 36,192.31 × 14,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.64x = 517,190,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,190,788.60/26,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.06

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