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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.61, 36,194.35 and 14,898.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.61, 36,194.35 and 14,898.07 is: 20,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.61 : 36,194.35 = 14,898.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.61/36,194.35 = 14,898.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.61x = 36,194.35 × 14,898.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.61x = 539,226,139.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,226,139.53/26,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.70

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