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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.96, 36,181.08 and 14,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.96, 36,181.08 and 14,281.40 is: 19,708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.96 : 36,181.08 = 14,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.96/36,181.08 = 14,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.96x = 36,181.08 × 14,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.96x = 516,716,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,716,295.01/26,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.49

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