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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.61, 36,183.33 and 14,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.61, 36,183.33 and 14,284.04 is: 19,711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.61 : 36,183.33 = 14,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.61/36,183.33 = 14,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.61x = 36,183.33 × 14,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.61x = 516,844,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,844,133.05/26,220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.37

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