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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.44, 36,160.92 and 14,267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.44, 36,160.92 and 14,267.74 is: 19,688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.44 : 36,160.92 = 14,267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.44/36,160.92 = 14,267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.44x = 36,160.92 × 14,267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.44x = 515,934,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,934,604.72/26,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.82

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