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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.07, 36,194.88 and 14,897.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.07, 36,194.88 and 14,897.98 is: 20,558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.07 : 36,194.88 = 14,897.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.07/36,194.88 = 14,897.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.07x = 36,194.88 × 14,897.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.07x = 539,230,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,230,598.34/26,229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.51

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