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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.89, 36,161.67 and 14,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.89, 36,161.67 and 14,268.20 is: 19,689.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.89 : 36,161.67 = 14,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.89/36,161.67 = 14,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.89x = 36,161.67 × 14,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.89x = 515,961,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,961,895.61/26,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.53

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