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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.28, 36,179.98 and 14,281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.28, 36,179.98 and 14,281.56 is: 19,707.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.28 : 36,179.98 = 14,281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.28/36,179.98 = 14,281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.28x = 36,179.98 × 14,281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.28x = 516,706,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,706,555.17/26,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.87

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