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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.64, 36,193.16 and 14,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.64, 36,193.16 and 14,289.96 is: 19,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.64 : 36,193.16 = 14,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.64/36,193.16 = 14,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.64x = 36,193.16 × 14,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.64x = 517,198,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,198,808.67/26,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.36

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