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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.23, 36,159.51 and 14,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.23, 36,159.51 and 14,266.29 is: 19,686.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.23 : 36,159.51 = 14,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.23/36,159.51 = 14,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.23x = 36,159.51 × 14,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.23x = 515,862,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,862,245.01/26,203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.97

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