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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.65, 36,173.94 and 14,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.65, 36,173.94 and 14,276.04 is: 19,701.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.65 : 36,173.94 = 14,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.65/36,173.94 = 14,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.65x = 36,173.94 × 14,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.65x = 516,420,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,420,614.40/26,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.20

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