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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.88, 36,182.06 and 14,282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.88, 36,182.06 and 14,282.11 is: 19,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.88 : 36,182.06 = 14,282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.88/36,182.06 = 14,282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.88x = 36,182.06 × 14,282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.88x = 516,756,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,756,160.95/26,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.31

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