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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.63, 36,191.79 and 14,288.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.63, 36,191.79 and 14,288.97 is: 19,719.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.63 : 36,191.79 = 14,288.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.63/36,191.79 = 14,288.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.63x = 36,191.79 × 14,288.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.63x = 517,143,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,143,184.87/26,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,719.00

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