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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.03, 36,160.93 and 14,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.03, 36,160.93 and 14,266.56 is: 19,688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.03 : 36,160.93 = 14,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.03/36,160.93 = 14,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.03x = 36,160.93 × 14,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.03x = 515,892,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,892,230.94/26,203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.27

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