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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.58, 36,184.20 and 14,283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.58, 36,184.20 and 14,283.88 is: 19,711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.58 : 36,184.20 = 14,283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.58/36,184.20 = 14,283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.58x = 36,184.20 × 14,283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.58x = 516,850,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,850,770.70/26,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.65

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