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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.02, 36,184.95 and 14,284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.02, 36,184.95 and 14,284.46 is: 19,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.02 : 36,184.95 = 14,284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.02/36,184.95 = 14,284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.02x = 36,184.95 × 14,284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.02x = 516,882,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,882,425.65/26,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.52

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