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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.35, 36,189.50 and 14,287.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.35, 36,189.50 and 14,287.65 is: 19,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.35 : 36,189.50 = 14,287.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.35/36,189.50 = 14,287.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.35x = 36,189.50 × 14,287.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.35x = 517,062,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,062,838.24/26,224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.90

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