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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.56, 36,159.78 and 14,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.56, 36,159.78 and 14,266.96 is: 19,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.56 : 36,159.78 = 14,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.56/36,159.78 = 14,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.56x = 36,159.78 × 14,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.56x = 515,890,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,890,134.87/26,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.79

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