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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.66, 36,199.63 and 14,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.66, 36,199.63 and 14,294.96 is: 19,727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.66 : 36,199.63 = 14,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.66/36,199.63 = 14,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.66x = 36,199.63 × 14,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.66x = 517,472,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,472,046.13/26,231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.01

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