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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.83, 36,193.93 and 14,291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.83, 36,193.93 and 14,291.25 is: 19,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.83 : 36,193.93 = 14,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.83/36,193.93 = 14,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.83x = 36,193.93 × 14,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.83x = 517,256,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,256,285.41/26,227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.66

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