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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.70, 36,195.62 and 14,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.70, 36,195.62 and 14,292 is: 19,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.70 : 36,195.62 = 14,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.70/36,195.62 = 14,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.70x = 36,195.62 × 14,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.70x = 517,307,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,307,729.58/26,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.96

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