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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.70, 36,179.46 and 14,280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.70, 36,179.46 and 14,280.05 is: 19,706.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.70 : 36,179.46 = 14,280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.70/36,179.46 = 14,280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.70x = 36,179.46 × 14,280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.70x = 516,644,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,644,316.88/26,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,706.69

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