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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.70, 36,180.74 and 14,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.70, 36,180.74 and 14,281.14 is: 19,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.70 : 36,180.74 = 14,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.70/36,180.74 = 14,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.70x = 36,180.74 × 14,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.70x = 516,702,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,702,213.24/26,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.14

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