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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.70, 36,178.99 and 14,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.70, 36,178.99 and 14,280.01 is: 19,706.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.70 : 36,178.99 = 14,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.70/36,178.99 = 14,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.70x = 36,178.99 × 14,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.70x = 516,636,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,636,338.99/26,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,706.38

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