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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.15, 36,158.97 and 14,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.15, 36,158.97 and 14,265.48 is: 19,686.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.15 : 36,158.97 = 14,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.15/36,158.97 = 14,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.15x = 36,158.97 × 14,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.15x = 515,825,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,825,063.36/26,202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.36

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