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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.76, 36,183.36 and 14,282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.76, 36,183.36 and 14,282.98 is: 19,710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.76 : 36,183.36 = 14,282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.76/36,183.36 = 14,282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.76x = 36,183.36 × 14,282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.76x = 516,806,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,806,207.21/26,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.56

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