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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.76, 36,198.54 and 14,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.76, 36,198.54 and 14,295.06 is: 19,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.76 : 36,198.54 = 14,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.76/36,198.54 = 14,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.76x = 36,198.54 × 14,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.76x = 517,460,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,460,301.21/26,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.48

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