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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.73, 36,174 and 14,276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.73, 36,174 and 14,276.82 is: 19,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.73 : 36,174 = 14,276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.73/36,174 = 14,276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.73x = 36,174 × 14,276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.73x = 516,449,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,449,686.68/26,213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.50

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