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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.85, 36,191.56 and 14,289.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.85, 36,191.56 and 14,289.15 is: 19,718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.85 : 36,191.56 = 14,289.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.85/36,191.56 = 14,289.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.85x = 36,191.56 × 14,289.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.85x = 517,146,629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,146,629.57/26,225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.97

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