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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.27, 36,198.18 and 14,293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.27, 36,198.18 and 14,293.59 is: 19,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.27 : 36,198.18 = 14,293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.27/36,198.18 = 14,293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.27x = 36,198.18 × 14,293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.27x = 517,401,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,401,943.67/26,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.38

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