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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.77, 36,196.11 and 14,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.77, 36,196.11 and 14,292.09 is: 19,723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.77 : 36,196.11 = 14,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.77/36,196.11 = 14,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.77x = 36,196.11 × 14,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.77x = 517,318,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,318,061.77/26,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.31

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