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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.07, 36,170.15 and 14,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.07, 36,170.15 and 14,274.44 is: 19,698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.07 : 36,170.15 = 14,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.07/36,170.15 = 14,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.07x = 36,170.15 × 14,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.07x = 516,308,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,308,490.80/26,211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.11

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