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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.79, 36,163.52 and 14,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.79, 36,163.52 and 14,268.91 is: 19,690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.79 : 36,163.52 = 14,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.79/36,163.52 = 14,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.79x = 36,163.52 × 14,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.79x = 516,013,760.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,013,760.00/26,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.83

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