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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.97, 36,160.11 and 14,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.97, 36,160.11 and 14,266.39 is: 19,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.97 : 36,160.11 = 14,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.97/36,160.11 = 14,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.97x = 36,160.11 × 14,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.97x = 515,874,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,874,231.70/26,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.62

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