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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.83, 36,177.66 and 14,279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.83, 36,177.66 and 14,279.13 is: 19,705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.83 : 36,177.66 = 14,279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.83/36,177.66 = 14,279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.83x = 36,177.66 × 14,279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.83x = 516,585,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,585,510.24/26,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.10

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