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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211, 36,170.64 and 14,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211, 36,170.64 and 14,274.56 is: 19,698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211 : 36,170.64 = 14,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211/36,170.64 = 14,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211x = 36,170.64 × 14,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211x = 516,319,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,319,970.92/26,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.60

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