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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.25, 36,160.42 and 14,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.25, 36,160.42 and 14,266.67 is: 19,687.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.25 : 36,160.42 = 14,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.25/36,160.42 = 14,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.25x = 36,160.42 × 14,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.25x = 515,888,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,888,779.20/26,203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.97

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