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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,201.91, 36,159.39 and 14,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,201.91, 36,159.39 and 14,265.45 is: 19,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,201.91 : 36,159.39 = 14,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,201.91/36,159.39 = 14,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,201.91x = 36,159.39 × 14,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,201.91x = 515,829,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,829,970.08/26,201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.73

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