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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.08, 36,175.25 and 14,277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.08, 36,175.25 and 14,277.38 is: 19,702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.08 : 36,175.25 = 14,277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.08/36,175.25 = 14,277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.08x = 36,175.25 × 14,277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.08x = 516,487,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,487,719.46/26,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.68

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