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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.54, 36,196.28 and 14,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.54, 36,196.28 and 14,292.96 is: 19,724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.54 : 36,196.28 = 14,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.54/36,196.28 = 14,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.54x = 36,196.28 × 14,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.54x = 517,351,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,351,982.19/26,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.02

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