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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.98, 36,181.28 and 14,282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.98, 36,181.28 and 14,282.01 is: 19,708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.98 : 36,181.28 = 14,282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.98/36,181.28 = 14,282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.98x = 36,181.28 × 14,282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.98x = 516,741,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,741,438.48/26,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.68

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