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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.37, 36,177.84 and 14,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.37, 36,177.84 and 14,279.34 is: 19,705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.37 : 36,177.84 = 14,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.37/36,177.84 = 14,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.37x = 36,177.84 × 14,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.37x = 516,595,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,595,677.83/26,215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.83

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