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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.76, 36,171.43 and 14,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.76, 36,171.43 and 14,274.10 is: 19,698.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.76 : 36,171.43 = 14,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.76/36,171.43 = 14,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.76x = 36,171.43 × 14,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.76x = 516,314,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,314,608.96/26,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.57

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