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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.68, 36,159.70 and 14,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.68, 36,159.70 and 14,266.02 is: 19,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.68 : 36,159.70 = 14,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.68/36,159.70 = 14,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.68x = 36,159.70 × 14,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.68x = 515,854,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,854,822.60/26,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.10

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