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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.01, 36,190.92 and 14,288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.01, 36,190.92 and 14,288.34 is: 19,718.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.01 : 36,190.92 = 14,288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.01/36,190.92 = 14,288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.01x = 36,190.92 × 14,288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.01x = 517,108,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,108,223.45/26,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.14

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