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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.38, 36,170.98 and 14,274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.38, 36,170.98 and 14,274.38 is: 19,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.38 : 36,170.98 = 14,274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.38/36,170.98 = 14,274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.38x = 36,170.98 × 14,274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.38x = 516,318,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,318,313.49/26,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.00

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