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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.27, 36,196.80 and 14,292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.27, 36,196.80 and 14,292.59 is: 19,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.27 : 36,196.80 = 14,292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.27/36,196.80 = 14,292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.27x = 36,196.80 × 14,292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.27x = 517,346,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,346,021.71/26,229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.00

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