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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.73, 36,176.76 and 14,278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.73, 36,176.76 and 14,278.30 is: 19,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.73 : 36,176.76 = 14,278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.73/36,176.76 = 14,278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.73x = 36,176.76 × 14,278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.73x = 516,542,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,542,632.31/26,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.29

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