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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.20, 36,163.34 and 14,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.20, 36,163.34 and 14,269.50 is: 19,691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.20 : 36,163.34 = 14,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.20/36,163.34 = 14,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.20x = 36,163.34 × 14,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.20x = 516,032,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,032,708.78/26,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.25

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