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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.79, 36,164.90 and 14,269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.79, 36,164.90 and 14,269.91 is: 19,692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.79 : 36,164.90 = 14,269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.79/36,164.90 = 14,269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.79x = 36,164.90 × 14,269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.79x = 516,069,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,069,615.98/26,206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.21

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