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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.26, 36,174.94 and 14,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.26, 36,174.94 and 14,277.24 is: 19,702.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.26 : 36,174.94 = 14,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.26/36,174.94 = 14,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.26x = 36,174.94 × 14,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.26x = 516,478,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,478,300.37/26,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.94

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