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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.08, 36,183.39 and 14,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.08, 36,183.39 and 14,283.41 is: 19,710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.08 : 36,183.39 = 14,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.08/36,183.39 = 14,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.08x = 36,183.39 × 14,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.08x = 516,822,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,822,013.64/26,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.93

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