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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.98, 36,168.82 and 14,272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.98, 36,168.82 and 14,272.55 is: 19,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.98 : 36,168.82 = 14,272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.98/36,168.82 = 14,272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.98x = 36,168.82 × 14,272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.98x = 516,221,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,221,075.37/26,208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,696.35

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