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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.83, 36,179.93 and 14,280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.83, 36,179.93 and 14,280.94 is: 19,708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.83 : 36,179.93 = 14,280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.83/36,179.93 = 14,280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.83x = 36,179.93 × 14,280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.83x = 516,683,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,683,228.63/26,216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.08

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