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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.58, 36,181 and 14,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.58, 36,181 and 14,281.12 is: 19,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.58 : 36,181 = 14,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.58/36,181 = 14,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.58x = 36,181 × 14,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.58x = 516,705,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,705,202.72/26,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.35

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