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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.53, 36,160.41 and 14,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.53, 36,160.41 and 14,266.66 is: 19,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.53 : 36,160.41 = 14,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.53/36,160.41 = 14,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.53x = 36,160.41 × 14,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.53x = 515,888,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,888,203.60/26,203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.74

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