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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.36, 36,171.88 and 14,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.36, 36,171.88 and 14,274.74 is: 19,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.36 : 36,171.88 = 14,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.36/36,171.88 = 14,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.36x = 36,171.88 × 14,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.36x = 516,344,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,344,182.31/26,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.25

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