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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,200.91, 36,158.01 and 14,264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,200.91, 36,158.01 and 14,264.45 is: 19,685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,200.91 : 36,158.01 = 14,264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,200.91/36,158.01 = 14,264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,200.91x = 36,158.01 × 14,264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,200.91x = 515,773,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,773,873.63/26,200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.35

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