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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.38, 36,172.36 and 14,275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.38, 36,172.36 and 14,275.38 is: 19,700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.38 : 36,172.36 = 14,275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.38/36,172.36 = 14,275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.38x = 36,172.36 × 14,275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.38x = 516,374,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,374,184.50/26,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.38

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