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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.24, 36,192.34 and 14,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.24, 36,192.34 and 14,895.24 is: 20,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.24 : 36,192.34 = 14,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.24/36,192.34 = 14,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.24x = 36,192.34 × 14,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.24x = 539,093,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,093,590.46/26,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.72

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