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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.96, 36,171.90 and 14,275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.96, 36,171.90 and 14,275.26 is: 19,699.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.96 : 36,171.90 = 14,275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.96/36,171.90 = 14,275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.96x = 36,171.90 × 14,275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.96x = 516,363,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,363,277.19/26,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.53

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