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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.43, 36,171.87 and 14,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.43, 36,171.87 and 14,275.68 is: 19,699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.43 : 36,171.87 = 14,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.43/36,171.87 = 14,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.43x = 36,171.87 × 14,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.43x = 516,378,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,378,041.12/26,212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.74

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