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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.82, 36,160.12 and 14,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.82, 36,160.12 and 14,266.24 is: 19,687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.82 : 36,160.12 = 14,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.82/36,160.12 = 14,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.82x = 36,160.12 × 14,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.82x = 515,868,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,868,950.35/26,202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.54

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