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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.73, 36,193.08 and 14,896.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.73, 36,193.08 and 14,896.27 is: 20,556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.73 : 36,193.08 = 14,896.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.73/36,193.08 = 14,896.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.73x = 36,193.08 × 14,896.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.73x = 539,141,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,141,891.81/26,226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,556.96

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