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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.18, 36,161.28 and 14,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.18, 36,161.28 and 14,266.70 is: 19,688.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.18 : 36,161.28 = 14,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.18/36,161.28 = 14,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.18x = 36,161.28 × 14,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.18x = 515,902,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,902,133.38/26,203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.53

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