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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.27, 36,180.68 and 14,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.27, 36,180.68 and 14,281.11 is: 19,708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.27 : 36,180.68 = 14,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.27/36,180.68 = 14,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.27x = 36,180.68 × 14,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.27x = 516,700,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,700,199.55/26,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.39

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