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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.27, 36,163.42 and 14,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.27, 36,163.42 and 14,269.56 is: 19,691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.27 : 36,163.42 = 14,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.27/36,163.42 = 14,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.27x = 36,163.42 × 14,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.27x = 516,036,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,036,091.50/26,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.32

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