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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.57, 36,191.70 and 14,288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.57, 36,191.70 and 14,288.91 is: 19,718.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.57 : 36,191.70 = 14,288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.57/36,191.70 = 14,288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.57x = 36,191.70 × 14,288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.57x = 517,139,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,139,763.09/26,225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.91

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