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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.48, 36,160.80 and 14,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.48, 36,160.80 and 14,266.90 is: 19,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.48 : 36,160.80 = 14,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.48/36,160.80 = 14,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.48x = 36,160.80 × 14,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.48x = 515,902,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,902,517.52/26,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.32

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