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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.82, 36,183.12 and 14,283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.82, 36,183.12 and 14,283.18 is: 19,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.82 : 36,183.12 = 14,283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.82/36,183.12 = 14,283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.82x = 36,183.12 × 14,283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.82x = 516,810,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,810,015.92/26,219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.66

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