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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.71, 36,172.38 and 14,275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.71, 36,172.38 and 14,275.33 is: 19,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.71 : 36,172.38 = 14,275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.71/36,172.38 = 14,275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.71x = 36,172.38 × 14,275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.71x = 516,372,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,372,661.39/26,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.32

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