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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.07, 36,175.61 and 14,277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.07, 36,175.61 and 14,277.17 is: 19,702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.07 : 36,175.61 = 14,277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.07/36,175.61 = 14,277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.07x = 36,175.61 × 14,277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.07x = 516,485,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,485,333.82/26,214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.60

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