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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.52, 36,193.97 and 14,290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.52, 36,193.97 and 14,290.85 is: 19,721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.52 : 36,193.97 = 14,290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.52/36,193.97 = 14,290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.52x = 36,193.97 × 14,290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.52x = 517,242,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,242,596.17/26,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.37

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