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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.73, 36,178.14 and 14,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.73, 36,178.14 and 14,279.30 is: 19,705.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.73 : 36,178.14 = 14,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.73/36,178.14 = 14,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.73x = 36,178.14 × 14,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.73x = 516,598,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,598,514.50/26,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.67

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