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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.51, 36,159.64 and 14,266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.51, 36,159.64 and 14,266.81 is: 19,687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.51 : 36,159.64 = 14,266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.51/36,159.64 = 14,266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.51x = 36,159.64 × 14,266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.51x = 515,882,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,882,713.55/26,203.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.54

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