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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.58, 36,160.72 and 14,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.58, 36,160.72 and 14,266.90 is: 19,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.58 : 36,160.72 = 14,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.58/36,160.72 = 14,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.58x = 36,160.72 × 14,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.58x = 515,901,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,901,376.17/26,203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.20

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