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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.61, 36,179.19 and 14,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.61, 36,179.19 and 14,281.04 is: 19,707.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.61 : 36,179.19 = 14,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.61/36,179.19 = 14,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.61x = 36,179.19 × 14,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.61x = 516,676,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,676,550.01/26,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.23

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