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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.44, 36,174.96 and 14,276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.44, 36,174.96 and 14,276.77 is: 19,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.44 : 36,174.96 = 14,276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.44/36,174.96 = 14,276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.44x = 36,174.96 × 14,276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.44x = 516,461,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,461,493.24/26,213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.17

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