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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.08, 36,184.89 and 14,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.08, 36,184.89 and 14,284.38 is: 19,712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.08 : 36,184.89 = 14,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.08/36,184.89 = 14,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.08x = 36,184.89 × 14,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.08x = 516,878,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,878,719.02/26,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.34

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