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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.54, 36,198.47 and 14,294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.54, 36,198.47 and 14,294.62 is: 19,726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.54 : 36,198.47 = 14,294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.54/36,198.47 = 14,294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.54x = 36,198.47 × 14,294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.54x = 517,443,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,443,301.76/26,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.00

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