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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.54, 36,161.79 and 14,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.54, 36,161.79 and 14,267.66 is: 19,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.54 : 36,161.79 = 14,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.54/36,161.79 = 14,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.54x = 36,161.79 × 14,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.54x = 515,943,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,943,943.90/26,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.11

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