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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.26, 36,159.81 and 14,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.26, 36,159.81 and 14,266.34 is: 19,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.26 : 36,159.81 = 14,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.26/36,159.81 = 14,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.26x = 36,159.81 × 14,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.26x = 515,867,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,867,963.00/26,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.17

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