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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.96, 36,175.67 and 14,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.96, 36,175.67 and 14,277.28 is: 19,702.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.96 : 36,175.67 = 14,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.96/36,175.67 = 14,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.96x = 36,175.67 × 14,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.96x = 516,490,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,490,169.78/26,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.87

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