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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.64, 36,170.94 and 14,274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.64, 36,170.94 and 14,274.12 is: 19,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.64 : 36,170.94 = 14,274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.64/36,170.94 = 14,274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.64x = 36,170.94 × 14,274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.64x = 516,308,338.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,308,338.07/26,210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.43

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