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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.58, 36,174.56 and 14,276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.58, 36,174.56 and 14,276.88 is: 19,701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.58 : 36,174.56 = 14,276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.58/36,174.56 = 14,276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.58x = 36,174.56 × 14,276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.58x = 516,459,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,459,780.79/26,213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.99

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