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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.54, 36,200.91 and 14,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.54, 36,200.91 and 14,295.88 is: 19,728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.54 : 36,200.91 = 14,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.54/36,200.91 = 14,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.54x = 36,200.91 × 14,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.54x = 517,523,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,523,865.25/26,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,728.32

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