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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.89, 36,171.68 and 14,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.89, 36,171.68 and 14,274.88 is: 19,699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.89 : 36,171.68 = 14,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.89/36,171.68 = 14,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.89x = 36,171.68 × 14,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.89x = 516,346,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,346,139.17/26,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.68

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