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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.77, 36,193.86 and 14,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.77, 36,193.86 and 14,291.20 is: 19,721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.77 : 36,193.86 = 14,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.77/36,193.86 = 14,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.77x = 36,193.86 × 14,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.77x = 517,253,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,253,692.03/26,227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.61

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