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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.72, 36,160.16 and 14,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.72, 36,160.16 and 14,266.82 is: 19,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.72 : 36,160.16 = 14,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.72/36,160.16 = 14,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.72x = 36,160.16 × 14,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.72x = 515,890,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,890,241.76/26,203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.67

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