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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.95, 36,159.99 and 14,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.95, 36,159.99 and 14,266.58 is: 19,687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.95 : 36,159.99 = 14,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.95/36,159.99 = 14,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.95x = 36,159.99 × 14,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.95x = 515,879,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,879,209.33/26,203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.08

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