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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.95, 36,197.37 and 14,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.95, 36,197.37 and 14,293.29 is: 19,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.95 : 36,197.37 = 14,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.95/36,197.37 = 14,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.95x = 36,197.37 × 14,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.95x = 517,379,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,379,407.32/26,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.76

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