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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.27, 36,199.19 and 14,294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.27, 36,199.19 and 14,294.62 is: 19,726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.27 : 36,199.19 = 14,294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.27/36,199.19 = 14,294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.27x = 36,199.19 × 14,294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.27x = 517,453,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,453,412.89/26,231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.59

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