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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.39, 36,193.80 and 14,290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.39, 36,193.80 and 14,290.73 is: 19,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.39 : 36,193.80 = 14,290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.39/36,193.80 = 14,290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.39x = 36,193.80 × 14,290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.39x = 517,235,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,235,606.78/26,227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.20

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