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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.40, 36,190.68 and 14,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.40, 36,190.68 and 14,892.80 is: 20,550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.40 : 36,190.68 = 14,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.40/36,190.68 = 14,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.40x = 36,190.68 × 14,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.40x = 538,980,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,980,559.10/26,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.29

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