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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.02, 36,194.20 and 14,291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.02, 36,194.20 and 14,291.46 is: 19,721.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.02 : 36,194.20 = 14,291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.02/36,194.20 = 14,291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.02x = 36,194.20 × 14,291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.02x = 517,267,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,267,961.53/26,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.96

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