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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.26, 36,167.58 and 14,272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.26, 36,167.58 and 14,272.56 is: 19,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.26 : 36,167.58 = 14,272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.26/36,167.58 = 14,272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.26x = 36,167.58 × 14,272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.26x = 516,203,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,203,955.60/26,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.48

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