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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.19, 36,163.82 and 14,269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.19, 36,163.82 and 14,269.19 is: 19,691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.19 : 36,163.82 = 14,269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.19/36,163.82 = 14,269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.19x = 36,163.82 × 14,269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.19x = 516,028,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,028,193.30/26,205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.83

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