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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.63, 36,194.55 and 14,290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.63, 36,194.55 and 14,290.97 is: 19,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.63 : 36,194.55 = 14,290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.63/36,194.55 = 14,290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.63x = 36,194.55 × 14,290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.63x = 517,254,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,254,993.65/26,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.76

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