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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.94, 36,158.92 and 14,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.94, 36,158.92 and 14,266.32 is: 19,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.94 : 36,158.92 = 14,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.94/36,158.92 = 14,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.94x = 36,158.92 × 14,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.94x = 515,854,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,854,723.57/26,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.90

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