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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.17, 36,181.46 and 14,281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.17, 36,181.46 and 14,281.49 is: 19,708.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.17 : 36,181.46 = 14,281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.17/36,181.46 = 14,281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.17x = 36,181.46 × 14,281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.17x = 516,725,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,725,285.33/26,218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.67

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