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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.25, 36,195.20 and 14,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.25, 36,195.20 and 14,291.28 is: 19,722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.25 : 36,195.20 = 14,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.25/36,195.20 = 14,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.25x = 36,195.20 × 14,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.25x = 517,275,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,275,666.40/26,228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.08

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