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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.92, 36,161.04 and 14,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.92, 36,161.04 and 14,267.04 is: 19,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.92 : 36,161.04 = 14,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.92/36,161.04 = 14,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.92x = 36,161.04 × 14,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.92x = 515,911,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,911,004.12/26,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.31

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