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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.08, 36,162.79 and 14,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.08, 36,162.79 and 14,268.40 is: 19,690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.08 : 36,162.79 = 14,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.08/36,162.79 = 14,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.08x = 36,162.79 × 14,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.08x = 515,985,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,985,152.84/26,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.27

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