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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.61, 36,184.71 and 14,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.61, 36,184.71 and 14,285.04 is: 19,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.61 : 36,184.71 = 14,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.61/36,184.71 = 14,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.61x = 36,184.71 × 14,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.61x = 516,900,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,900,029.74/26,221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.75

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