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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.85, 36,190.38 and 14,288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.85, 36,190.38 and 14,288.47 is: 19,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.85 : 36,190.38 = 14,288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.85/36,190.38 = 14,288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.85x = 36,190.38 × 14,288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.85x = 517,105,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,105,158.92/26,225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.38

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