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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.58, 36,178.25 and 14,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.58, 36,178.25 and 14,279.12 is: 19,705.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.58 : 36,178.25 = 14,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.58/36,178.25 = 14,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.58x = 36,178.25 × 14,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.58x = 516,593,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,593,456.52/26,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.59

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