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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.07, 36,170.55 and 14,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.07, 36,170.55 and 14,274.06 is: 19,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.07 : 36,170.55 = 14,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.07/36,170.55 = 14,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.07x = 36,170.55 × 14,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.07x = 516,300,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,300,600.93/26,210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.56

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