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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.69, 36,172.71 and 14,275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.69, 36,172.71 and 14,275.04 is: 19,699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.69 : 36,172.71 = 14,275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.69/36,172.71 = 14,275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.69x = 36,172.71 × 14,275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.69x = 516,366,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,366,701.29/26,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.86

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