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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.03, 36,196.08 and 14,292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.03, 36,196.08 and 14,292.37 is: 19,723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.03 : 36,196.08 = 14,292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.03/36,196.08 = 14,292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.03x = 36,196.08 × 14,292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.03x = 517,327,586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,327,586.93/26,229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.47

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