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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.96, 36,174.29 and 14,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.96, 36,174.29 and 14,276.28 is: 19,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.96 : 36,174.29 = 14,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.96/36,174.29 = 14,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.96x = 36,174.29 × 14,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.96x = 516,434,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,434,437.42/26,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.50

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