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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.08, 36,160.03 and 14,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.08, 36,160.03 and 14,266.40 is: 19,687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.08 : 36,160.03 = 14,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.08/36,160.03 = 14,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.08x = 36,160.03 × 14,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.08x = 515,873,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,873,451.99/26,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.51

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