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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.89, 36,196.34 and 14,292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.89, 36,196.34 and 14,292.99 is: 19,723.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.89 : 36,196.34 = 14,292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.89/36,196.34 = 14,292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.89x = 36,196.34 × 14,292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.89x = 517,353,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,353,854.19/26,229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.83

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