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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.95, 36,169.83 and 14,272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.95, 36,169.83 and 14,272.07 is: 19,696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.95 : 36,169.83 = 14,272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.95/36,169.83 = 14,272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.95x = 36,169.83 × 14,272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.95x = 516,218,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,218,164.80/26,208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,696.26

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