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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.32, 36,168.92 and 14,273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.32, 36,168.92 and 14,273.43 is: 19,697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.32 : 36,168.92 = 14,273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.32/36,168.92 = 14,273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.32x = 36,168.92 × 14,273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.32x = 516,254,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,254,547.80/26,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.37

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