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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.35, 36,169.11 and 14,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.35, 36,169.11 and 14,272.74 is: 19,696.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.35 : 36,169.11 = 14,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.35/36,169.11 = 14,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.35x = 36,169.11 × 14,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.35x = 516,232,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,232,303.06/26,209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,696.49

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