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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.03, 36,159.72 and 14,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.03, 36,159.72 and 14,266.16 is: 19,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.03 : 36,159.72 = 14,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.03/36,159.72 = 14,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.03x = 36,159.72 × 14,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.03x = 515,860,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,860,252.38/26,203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.05

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