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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.70, 36,170.91 and 14,274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.70, 36,170.91 and 14,274.09 is: 19,698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.70 : 36,170.91 = 14,274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.70/36,170.91 = 14,274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.70x = 36,170.91 × 14,274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.70x = 516,306,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,306,824.72/26,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.32

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