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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.91, 36,194.76 and 14,898.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.91, 36,194.76 and 14,898.37 is: 20,559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.91 : 36,194.76 = 14,898.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.91/36,194.76 = 14,898.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.91x = 36,194.76 × 14,898.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.91x = 539,242,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,242,963.79/26,228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.11

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