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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.19, 36,172.02 and 14,274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.19, 36,172.02 and 14,274.53 is: 19,699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.19 : 36,172.02 = 14,274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.19/36,172.02 = 14,274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.19x = 36,172.02 × 14,274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.19x = 516,338,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,338,584.65/26,211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.17

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