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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.24, 36,182.77 and 14,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.24, 36,182.77 and 14,283.68 is: 19,710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.24 : 36,182.77 = 14,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.24/36,182.77 = 14,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.24x = 36,182.77 × 14,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.24x = 516,822,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,822,891.57/26,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.84

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