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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.18, 36,164.04 and 14,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.18, 36,164.04 and 14,268.72 is: 19,691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.18 : 36,164.04 = 14,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.18/36,164.04 = 14,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.18x = 36,164.04 × 14,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.18x = 516,014,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,014,560.83/26,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.32

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