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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.07, 36,193.37 and 14,290.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.07, 36,193.37 and 14,290.41 is: 19,720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.07 : 36,193.37 = 14,290.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.07/36,193.37 = 14,290.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.07x = 36,193.37 × 14,290.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.07x = 517,218,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,218,070.37/26,227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.77

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