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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.07, 36,168.49 and 14,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.07, 36,168.49 and 14,272.49 is: 19,696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.07 : 36,168.49 = 14,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.07/36,168.49 = 14,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.07x = 36,168.49 × 14,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.07x = 516,214,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,214,411.84/26,209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,696.02

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