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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.65, 36,183.99 and 14,284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.65, 36,183.99 and 14,284.10 is: 19,712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.65 : 36,183.99 = 14,284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.65/36,183.99 = 14,284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.65x = 36,183.99 × 14,284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.65x = 516,855,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,855,631.88/26,219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.53

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