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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.11, 36,198.86 and 14,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.11, 36,198.86 and 14,294.52 is: 19,726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.11 : 36,198.86 = 14,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.11/36,198.86 = 14,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.11x = 36,198.86 × 14,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.11x = 517,445,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,445,256.77/26,231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.40

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