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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.88, 36,195.69 and 14,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.88, 36,195.69 and 14,292.18 is: 19,723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.88 : 36,195.69 = 14,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.88/36,195.69 = 14,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.88x = 36,195.69 × 14,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.88x = 517,315,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,315,370.30/26,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.12

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