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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.87, 36,182.30 and 14,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.87, 36,182.30 and 14,283.30 is: 19,710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.87 : 36,182.30 = 14,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.87/36,182.30 = 14,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.87x = 36,182.30 × 14,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.87x = 516,802,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,802,574.17/26,219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.34

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