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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.14, 36,195.03 and 14,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.14, 36,195.03 and 14,291.80 is: 19,722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.14 : 36,195.03 = 14,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.14/36,195.03 = 14,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.14x = 36,195.03 × 14,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.14x = 517,292,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,292,129.75/26,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.79

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