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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.69, 36,174.60 and 14,276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.69, 36,174.60 and 14,276.99 is: 19,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.69 : 36,174.60 = 14,276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.69/36,174.60 = 14,276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.69x = 36,174.60 × 14,276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.69x = 516,464,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,464,492.89/26,213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.09

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