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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.39, 36,170.61 and 14,274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.39, 36,170.61 and 14,274.69 is: 19,698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.39 : 36,170.61 = 14,274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.39/36,170.61 = 14,274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.39x = 36,170.61 × 14,274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.39x = 516,324,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,324,244.86/26,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.47

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