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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.76, 36,170.05 and 14,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.76, 36,170.05 and 14,273.10 is: 19,697.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.76 : 36,170.05 = 14,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.76/36,170.05 = 14,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.76x = 36,170.05 × 14,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.76x = 516,258,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,258,740.66/26,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.19

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