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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.76, 36,179.56 and 14,280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.76, 36,179.56 and 14,280.11 is: 19,706.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.76 : 36,179.56 = 14,280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.76/36,179.56 = 14,280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.76x = 36,179.56 × 14,280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.76x = 516,648,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,648,096.55/26,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,706.79

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