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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.11, 36,186.30 and 14,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.11, 36,186.30 and 14,285.44 is: 19,713.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.11 : 36,186.30 = 14,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.11/36,186.30 = 14,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.11x = 36,186.30 × 14,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.11x = 516,937,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,937,217.47/26,222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.79

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