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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.03, 36,199.22 and 14,294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.03, 36,199.22 and 14,294.34 is: 19,726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.03 : 36,199.22 = 14,294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.03/36,199.22 = 14,294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.03x = 36,199.22 × 14,294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.03x = 517,443,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,443,886.94/26,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.41

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