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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.73, 36,199.73 and 14,295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.73, 36,199.73 and 14,295.05 is: 19,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.73 : 36,199.73 = 14,295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.73/36,199.73 = 14,295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.73x = 36,199.73 × 14,295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.73x = 517,476,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,476,860.41/26,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.13

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