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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.03, 36,194.72 and 14,291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.03, 36,194.72 and 14,291.06 is: 19,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.03 : 36,194.72 = 14,291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.03/36,194.72 = 14,291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.03x = 36,194.72 × 14,291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.03x = 517,260,662.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,260,662.77/26,228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.68

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