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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.44, 36,176.69 and 14,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.44, 36,176.69 and 14,278.28 is: 19,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.44 : 36,176.69 = 14,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.44/36,176.69 = 14,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.44x = 36,176.69 × 14,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.44x = 516,540,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,540,764.11/26,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.44

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