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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.13, 36,157.80 and 14,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.13, 36,157.80 and 14,265.51 is: 19,685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.13 : 36,157.80 = 14,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.13/36,157.80 = 14,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.13x = 36,157.80 × 14,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.13x = 515,809,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,809,457.48/26,202.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.78

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