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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.78, 36,163.50 and 14,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.78, 36,163.50 and 14,268.92 is: 19,690.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.78 : 36,163.50 = 14,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.78/36,163.50 = 14,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.78x = 36,163.50 × 14,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.78x = 516,014,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,014,088.42/26,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.85

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