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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.31, 36,157.99 and 14,265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.31, 36,157.99 and 14,265.62 is: 19,685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.31 : 36,157.99 = 14,265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.31/36,157.99 = 14,265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.31x = 36,157.99 × 14,265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.31x = 515,816,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,816,145.30/26,202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.91

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