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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.26, 36,176.32 and 14,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.26, 36,176.32 and 14,278.24 is: 19,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.26 : 36,176.32 = 14,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.26/36,176.32 = 14,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.26x = 36,176.32 × 14,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.26x = 516,534,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,534,179.28/26,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.32

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