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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.38, 36,160.58 and 14,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.38, 36,160.58 and 14,266.72 is: 19,688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.38 : 36,160.58 = 14,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.38/36,160.58 = 14,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.38x = 36,160.58 × 14,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.38x = 515,892,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,892,667.11/26,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.02

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