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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.39, 36,191.45 and 14,288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.39, 36,191.45 and 14,288.72 is: 19,718.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.39 : 36,191.45 = 14,288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.39/36,191.45 = 14,288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.39x = 36,191.45 × 14,288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.39x = 517,129,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,129,243.04/26,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.65

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