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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.87, 36,194.47 and 14,291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.87, 36,194.47 and 14,291.21 is: 19,721.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.87 : 36,194.47 = 14,291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.87/36,194.47 = 14,291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.87x = 36,194.47 × 14,291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.87x = 517,262,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,262,826.37/26,227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.88

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