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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.18, 36,159.90 and 14,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.18, 36,159.90 and 14,265.70 is: 19,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.18 : 36,159.90 = 14,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.18/36,159.90 = 14,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.18x = 36,159.90 × 14,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.18x = 515,846,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,846,285.43/26,202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.15

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