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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.80, 36,194.58 and 14,291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.80, 36,194.58 and 14,291.51 is: 19,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.80 : 36,194.58 = 14,291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.80/36,194.58 = 14,291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.80x = 36,194.58 × 14,291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.80x = 517,275,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,275,021.04/26,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.39

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