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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.10, 36,184.94 and 14,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.10, 36,184.94 and 14,284.44 is: 19,712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.10 : 36,184.94 = 14,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.10/36,184.94 = 14,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.10x = 36,184.94 × 14,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.10x = 516,881,532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,881,532.91/26,221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.43

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