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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.45, 36,190.66 and 14,288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.45, 36,190.66 and 14,288.87 is: 19,718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.45 : 36,190.66 = 14,288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.45/36,190.66 = 14,288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.45x = 36,190.66 × 14,288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.45x = 517,123,474.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,123,474.03/26,225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.39

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