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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.64, 36,194.56 and 14,290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.64, 36,194.56 and 14,290.97 is: 19,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.64 : 36,194.56 = 14,290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.64/36,194.56 = 14,290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.64x = 36,194.56 × 14,290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.64x = 517,255,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,255,154.42/26,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.76

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