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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.85, 36,195.76 and 14,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.85, 36,195.76 and 14,292.27 is: 19,723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.85 : 36,195.76 = 14,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.85/36,195.76 = 14,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.85x = 36,195.76 × 14,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.85x = 517,319,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,319,694.44/26,228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.31

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