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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.90, 36,189.99 and 14,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.90, 36,189.99 and 14,892.30 is: 20,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.90 : 36,189.99 = 14,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.90/36,189.99 = 14,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.90x = 36,189.99 × 14,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.90x = 538,952,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,952,188.08/26,226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.60

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