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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.81, 36,164.97 and 14,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.81, 36,164.97 and 14,269.56 is: 19,692.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.81 : 36,164.97 = 14,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.81/36,164.97 = 14,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.81x = 36,164.97 × 14,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.81x = 516,058,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,058,209.31/26,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.51

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