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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.57, 36,194.99 and 14,291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.57, 36,194.99 and 14,291.87 is: 19,722.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.57 : 36,194.99 = 14,291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.57/36,194.99 = 14,291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.57x = 36,194.99 × 14,291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.57x = 517,293,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,293,839.30/26,228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.54

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