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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.76, 36,163.44 and 14,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.76, 36,163.44 and 14,267.52 is: 19,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.76 : 36,163.44 = 14,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.76/36,163.44 = 14,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.76x = 36,163.44 × 14,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.76x = 515,962,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,962,603.47/26,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.65

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