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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.47, 36,175.96 and 14,277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.47, 36,175.96 and 14,277.81 is: 19,703.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.47 : 36,175.96 = 14,277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.47/36,175.96 = 14,277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.47x = 36,175.96 × 14,277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.47x = 516,513,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,513,302.57/26,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.37

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