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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.52, 36,194.89 and 14,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.52, 36,194.89 and 14,291.95 is: 19,722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.52 : 36,194.89 = 14,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.52/36,194.89 = 14,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.52x = 36,194.89 × 14,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.52x = 517,295,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,295,558.14/26,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.64

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