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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,386.61, 36,413.58 and 14,287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,386.61, 36,413.58 and 14,287.22 is: 19,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,386.61 : 36,413.58 = 14,287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,386.61/36,413.58 = 14,287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,386.61x = 36,413.58 × 14,287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,386.61x = 520,248,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,248,828.45/26,386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.40

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