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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.89, 36,163.05 and 14,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.89, 36,163.05 and 14,269.20 is: 19,690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.89 : 36,163.05 = 14,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.89/36,163.05 = 14,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.89x = 36,163.05 × 14,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.89x = 516,017,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,017,793.06/26,205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.91

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