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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.86, 36,182.70 and 14,282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.86, 36,182.70 and 14,282.84 is: 19,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.86 : 36,182.70 = 14,282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.86/36,182.70 = 14,282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.86x = 36,182.70 × 14,282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.86x = 516,791,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,791,714.87/26,218.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.69

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