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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.44, 36,164.27 and 14,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.44, 36,164.27 and 14,269.28 is: 19,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.44 : 36,164.27 = 14,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.44/36,164.27 = 14,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.44x = 36,164.27 × 14,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.44x = 516,037,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,037,949.48/26,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.02

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