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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.69, 36,200.50 and 14,295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.69, 36,200.50 and 14,295.79 is: 19,728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.69 : 36,200.50 = 14,295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.69/36,200.50 = 14,295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.69x = 36,200.50 × 14,295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.69x = 517,514,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,514,674.42/26,231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,728.61

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