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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.77, 36,192.48 and 14,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.77, 36,192.48 and 14,290.20 is: 19,720.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.77 : 36,192.48 = 14,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.77/36,192.48 = 14,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.77x = 36,192.48 × 14,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.77x = 517,197,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,197,777.70/26,226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.23

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