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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.44, 36,160.82 and 14,266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.44, 36,160.82 and 14,266.86 is: 19,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.44 : 36,160.82 = 14,266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.44/36,160.82 = 14,266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.44x = 36,160.82 × 14,266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.44x = 515,901,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,901,356.43/26,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.31

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