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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.76, 36,168.67 and 14,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.76, 36,168.67 and 14,272.10 is: 19,695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.76 : 36,168.67 = 14,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.76/36,168.67 = 14,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.76x = 36,168.67 × 14,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.76x = 516,202,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,202,712.74/26,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.81

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