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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.55, 36,183.37 and 14,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.55, 36,183.37 and 14,282.88 is: 19,710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.55 : 36,183.37 = 14,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.55/36,183.37 = 14,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.55x = 36,183.37 × 14,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.55x = 516,802,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,802,515.08/26,219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.58

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