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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.02, 36,195.57 and 14,292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.02, 36,195.57 and 14,292.45 is: 19,723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.02 : 36,195.57 = 14,292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.02/36,195.57 = 14,292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.02x = 36,195.57 × 14,292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.02x = 517,323,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,323,374.45/26,229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.32

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