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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.26, 36,184.05 and 14,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.26, 36,184.05 and 14,283.48 is: 19,711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.26 : 36,184.05 = 14,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.26/36,184.05 = 14,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.26x = 36,184.05 × 14,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.26x = 516,834,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,834,154.49/26,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.26

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