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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.10, 36,163.68 and 14,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.10, 36,163.68 and 14,269.08 is: 19,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.10 : 36,163.68 = 14,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.10/36,163.68 = 14,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.10x = 36,163.68 × 14,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.10x = 516,022,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,022,443.01/26,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.68

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