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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.95, 36,181.08 and 14,281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.95, 36,181.08 and 14,281.38 is: 19,708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.95 : 36,181.08 = 14,281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.95/36,181.08 = 14,281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.95x = 36,181.08 × 14,281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.95x = 516,715,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,715,752.29/26,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.48

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