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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.45, 36,183.18 and 14,283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.45, 36,183.18 and 14,283.88 is: 19,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.45 : 36,183.18 = 14,283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.45/36,183.18 = 14,283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.45x = 36,183.18 × 14,283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.45x = 516,836,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,836,201.14/26,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.19

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