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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.73, 36,175.38 and 14,277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.73, 36,175.38 and 14,277.82 is: 19,702.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.73 : 36,175.38 = 14,277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.73/36,175.38 = 14,277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.73x = 36,175.38 × 14,277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.73x = 516,505,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,505,564.07/26,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.88

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