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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.58, 36,159.34 and 14,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.58, 36,159.34 and 14,265.90 is: 19,686.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.58 : 36,159.34 = 14,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.58/36,159.34 = 14,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.58x = 36,159.34 × 14,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.58x = 515,845,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,845,528.51/26,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.82

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