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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.27, 36,182.62 and 14,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.27, 36,182.62 and 14,282.60 is: 19,709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.27 : 36,182.62 = 14,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.27/36,182.62 = 14,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.27x = 36,182.62 × 14,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.27x = 516,781,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,781,725.35/26,219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.99

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