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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.68, 36,172.98 and 14,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.68, 36,172.98 and 14,276.16 is: 19,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.68 : 36,172.98 = 14,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.68/36,172.98 = 14,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.68x = 36,172.98 × 14,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.68x = 516,411,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,411,250.16/26,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.82

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