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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.98, 36,164.68 and 14,269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.98, 36,164.68 and 14,269.55 is: 19,692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.98 : 36,164.68 = 14,269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.98/36,164.68 = 14,269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.98x = 36,164.68 × 14,269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.98x = 516,053,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,053,493.00/26,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.21

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