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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.52, 36,190.70 and 14,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.52, 36,190.70 and 14,288.36 is: 19,718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.52 : 36,190.70 = 14,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.52/36,190.70 = 14,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.52x = 36,190.70 × 14,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.52x = 517,105,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,105,750.25/26,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.41

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