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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.22, 36,161.98 and 14,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.22, 36,161.98 and 14,267.68 is: 19,689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.22 : 36,161.98 = 14,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.22/36,161.98 = 14,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.22x = 36,161.98 × 14,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.22x = 515,947,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,947,432.73/26,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.48

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