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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.82, 36,191.17 and 14,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.82, 36,191.17 and 14,289.24 is: 19,718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.82 : 36,191.17 = 14,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.82/36,191.17 = 14,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.82x = 36,191.17 × 14,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.82x = 517,144,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,144,314.01/26,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.90

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